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2018-2020 Pearl River Community College Catalog

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PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

2018-2020 Catalog

The Pearl River Community College district includes six counties: Jefferson Davis, Forrest, Marion, Lamar, Pearl River, and Hancock. This catalog presents information which is accurate at the time of preparation for printing. It is a guide for the convenience of students; it is not a contract. The regulations published in the Catalog are a digest of the rules of the institution. Changes may be made in the regulations at any time to promote the best interests of the College and its students. Pearl River Community College reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein without prior notice. The college maintains an updated online catalog which may be seen at http://www.prcc.edu/catalog. Pearl River Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies or to request accommodations, special assistance, or alternate format publication please contact Tonia Moody Seal, Director of Admissions and Records and ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, at P.O. Box 5537, Poplarville, MS 39470 or 601-403-1060. For inquiries regarding Title IX, contact Maghan James, Assistant Vice President of Student Services and Title IX Coordinator, P.O. Box 5560, Poplarville, MS 39470 or 601-403-1253. Pearl River Community College will comply with state and federal laws. 101 Highway 11 North Poplarville, Mississippi 39470 (601) 403-1000 5448 Highway 49 South Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 (601) 554-5555 454 Highway 90 Waveland, Mississippi 39576 (228) 467-2761 http://www.prcc.edu

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Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________________ 8

Whom to Contact at PRCC about: __________________________________________________________________ 9

Board of Trustees ______________________________________________________________________________ 10

Administrative Council __________________________________________________________________________ 11

Administrators ________________________________________________________________________________ 12

Mission Statement _____________________________________________________________________________ 14

Strategic Goals ________________________________________________________________________________ 14

Accreditation __________________________________________________________________________________ 14

History _______________________________________________________________________________________ 15

Faculty _______________________________________________________________________________________ 15

Location ______________________________________________________________________________________ 15

Facilities ______________________________________________________________________________________ 15

ADMISSIONS ____________________________________________________________________________ 19

Admission to PRCC _____________________________________________________________________________ 20

General Admissions Procedures ___________________________________________________________________ 20

High School Completion _________________________________________________________________________ 20

Admission Testing ______________________________________________________________________________ 21

Notification of Admission Status __________________________________________________________________ 21

Dual Enrollment _______________________________________________________________________________ 21

Readmission __________________________________________________________________________________ 21

Admission of a Transfer Student __________________________________________________________________ 21

Special Admission ______________________________________________________________________________ 22 Students Who Wish To Audit Classes _______________________________________________________________________ 22 Continuing Education Admission ___________________________________________________________________________ 22 Admission/Readmission Appeals ___________________________________________________________________________ 22 Resident Status of Students _______________________________________________________________________________ 22 Honors Institute ________________________________________________________________________________________ 23

Admission Requirements for Specific Programs of Study at PRCC ________________________________________ 24 Associate Degree Nursing ________________________________________________________________________________ 24 Barbering _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 26 Barbering Instructor Training _____________________________________________________________________________ 26 Commercial Truck Driving ________________________________________________________________________________ 27 Cosmetology ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 28 Cosmetology Teacher Training ____________________________________________________________________________ 28 Dental Assisting Technology ______________________________________________________________________________ 29 Dental Hygiene Technology _______________________________________________________________________________ 30 Early Childhood Education Technology ______________________________________________________________________ 31 Medical Laboratory Technology ___________________________________________________________________________ 32 All statements related to admission criteria or announcements of the present policies are subject to revisions. NOTE: Courses taken in the spring semester of the year of application cannot be used to calculate GPAs or rank due to the fact that the deadline precedes the end of the semester. _________________________________________________________________ 32 Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology _________________________________________________________________ 33


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Physical Therapist Assistant Technology _____________________________________________________________________ 34 Practical Nursing _______________________________________________________________________________________ 35 Radiologic Technology ___________________________________________________________________________________ 37 Respiratory Care Technology ______________________________________________________________________________ 38 Surgical Technology _____________________________________________________________________________________ 39 Utility Lineman Technology _______________________________________________________________________________ 40

EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID _____________________________________________________________ 41

Expenses _____________________________________________________________________________________ 42

Refund Policy__________________________________________________________________________________ 42

Financial Assistance ____________________________________________________________________________ 42 Federal Financial Aid Programs ____________________________________________________________________________ 42 Federal Pell Grant_______________________________________________________________________________________ 42 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) __________________________________________________ 43 Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) ________________________________________________________________________ 43 William D. Ford Federal Direct Program (Direct Loan) - Federal Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Parent Plus Loans __________ 43

How to Apply for Federal Financial Assistance _______________________________________________________ 43 Application ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 43 Student Aid Report (SAR) _________________________________________________________________________________ 43 Verification Process _____________________________________________________________________________________ 43 Admission _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 43 Transfer Students _______________________________________________________________________________________ 44 Required Enrollment Status-Federal Financial Aid Recipients ____________________________________________________ 44 Required Refund Distribution _____________________________________________________________________________ 44 Satisfactory Progress ____________________________________________________________________________________ 44 Scholarships ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 46

Academic Scholarships __________________________________________________________________________ 47

Academic Scholarship Policies ____________________________________________________________________ 47

Service Scholarship Policies ______________________________________________________________________ 47

Career/Tech Scholarship Policies __________________________________________________________________ 48

Development Foundation Scholarships _____________________________________________________________ 49

STUDENT SERVICES _______________________________________________________________________ 56

Adult Educational Services _______________________________________________________________________ 57

Campus Book and Supply Stores __________________________________________________________________ 57

Campus Publications ____________________________________________________________________________ 57

Food Service __________________________________________________________________________________ 57

Health Service _________________________________________________________________________________ 57

Identification Card _____________________________________________________________________________ 57

Mail _________________________________________________________________________________________ 58

Orientation ___________________________________________________________________________________ 58

Student Activities ______________________________________________________________________________ 58

Student Complaints and Grievances _______________________________________________________________ 58

Student Conduct _______________________________________________________________________________ 58

Student Housing _______________________________________________________________________________ 59


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Student Support Services ________________________________________________________________________ 59

Disability Services ______________________________________________________________________________ 59

Testing _______________________________________________________________________________________ 59

Student Organizations __________________________________________________________________________ 60 Poplarville Campus: _____________________________________________________________________________________ 60 Hancock Center: ________________________________________________________________________________________ 60 Forrest County Center: __________________________________________________________________________________ 60

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION ____________________________________________________________ 61

Programs of Study ______________________________________________________________________________ 62

Attending Class ________________________________________________________________________________ 62 Absences ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 62 Attendance ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 62

Student Classification ___________________________________________________________________________ 63

Student Course Load ____________________________________________________________________________ 63

Distance Learning ______________________________________________________________________________ 63

Grades _______________________________________________________________________________________ 63 Grade Appeal __________________________________________________________________________________________ 64 Grade Point Average (GPA) _______________________________________________________________________________ 64 Quality Points __________________________________________________________________________________________ 64 Transfer Students to PRCC ________________________________________________________________________________ 65 Grade Changes or Corrections _____________________________________________________________________________ 65 Repeated Courses ______________________________________________________________________________________ 65 Probation and Suspension ________________________________________________________________________________ 65 President’s List and Dean’s List ____________________________________________________________________________ 65

Change of Schedule _____________________________________________________________________________ 65

Withdrawal from a Class _________________________________________________________________________ 65

Withdrawal from College ________________________________________________________________________ 65

Credit by Examination ___________________________________________________________________________ 66 Credit by Examination ___________________________________________________________________________________ 66 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ___________________________________________________________________ 66 CLEP Subject-Area Examinations ___________________________________________________________________________ 66 Advanced Placement (AP) Credit ___________________________________________________________________________ 66

Continuing Education Units ______________________________________________________________________ 67

Veteran’s Benefits ______________________________________________________________________________ 67

Developmental Courses _________________________________________________________________________ 68 Developmental Course Procedures _________________________________________________________________________ 68

Requirements for Graduation ____________________________________________________________________ 68

Honors and Special Honors _______________________________________________________________________ 69

Transferring to a Senior College or University ________________________________________________________ 69

Reverse Transfer _______________________________________________________________________________ 69

Transcript Information __________________________________________________________________________ 69

Technical Advance Placement (TAP) _______________________________________________________________ 69

Department of Workforce Education _______________________________________________________________ 70


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ACADEMIC TRANSFER DEGREE PROGRAMS ___________________________________________________ 70

University Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Programs _____________________________________________________ 71 Mississippi Community College Board Articulation Agreement ___________________________________________________ 71

Academic Basic Core ____________________________________________________________________________ 73

Suggested Academic Courses for Undecided Major ___________________________________________________ 73

General Electives _______________________________________________________________________________ 74

Humanities Electives ____________________________________________________________________________ 74

Science Electives (Lecture and Lab Must Match) ______________________________________________________ 74

Social Science Electives __________________________________________________________________________ 74

Fine Arts Electives ______________________________________________________________________________ 75

List of Academic Programs of Study with Specific Course Recommendations _______________________________ 76 Accounting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 76 Art ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 76 Health, Physical Education, and Human Performance; Physical Education __________________________________________ 76 Biology (for Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Veterinary) ________________________ 76 Business Administration _________________________________________________________________________________ 76 Chemistry/Polymer Science _______________________________________________________________________________ 76 Computer Science ______________________________________________________________________________________ 77 Criminal Justice ________________________________________________________________________________________ 77 Elementary Education/Special Education ____________________________________________________________________ 77 General Studies/Undecided _______________________________________________________________________________ 77 History and Political Science ______________________________________________________________________________ 77 Liberal Arts ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 77 Mathematics __________________________________________________________________________________________ 77 Music – Education and Applied Music (piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, or percussion) _________________________ 77 Pre-Law _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 77 Pre-Nursing (B.S. Degree) ________________________________________________________________________________ 78 Psychology ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 78 Secondary Education ____________________________________________________________________________________ 78 Social Work/Sociology ___________________________________________________________________________________ 78 Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) ___________________________________________________________________________ 79

Academic Course Descriptions ____________________________________________________________________ 81

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ____________________________________________ 106

Career and Technical Education Programs __________________________________________________________ 107 Career Programs ______________________________________________________________________________________ 107 Technical Programs ____________________________________________________________________________________ 107

List of Programs_______________________________________________________________________________ 107 Poplarville ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 107 Forrest County Center __________________________________________________________________________________ 108 Hancock Center _______________________________________________________________________________________ 108

Program Profiles ______________________________________________________________________________ 109 Automotive Mechanics Technology _______________________________________________________________________ 110 Barbering ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 111 Barbering: Barbering Instructor Training Option _____________________________________________________________ 111 Business Technology ___________________________________________________________________________________ 112 Business Technology ___________________________________________________________________________________ 113 Commercial Truck Driving _______________________________________________________________________________ 114 Computer Networking Technology ________________________________________________________________________ 115 Construction Equipment Operation _______________________________________________________________________ 116


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Cosmetology __________________________________________________________________________________________ 117 Cosmetology: Cosmetology Teacher Training Option _________________________________________________________ 117 Dental Assisting _______________________________________________________________________________________ 118 Dental Hygiene Technology ______________________________________________________________________________ 119 Drafting and Design Technology __________________________________________________________________________ 120 Early Childhood Education Technology _____________________________________________________________________ 121 Electrical Technology ___________________________________________________________________________________ 122 Electronics Technology _________________________________________________________________________________ 123 Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Certification, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training recommended for employment.Electronics Technology _______________________ 123 Electronics Technology: Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology ______________________________________________ 125 Film and Video Production Technology_____________________________________________________________________ 126 Medical Billing and Coding Technology _____________________________________________________________________ 127 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology _________________________________ 128 Industrial Electronics Technology _________________________________________________________________________ 129 Instrumentation Technology _____________________________________________________________________________ 130 Business and Marketing Management Technology ___________________________________________________________ 131 Medical Laboratory Technology __________________________________________________________________________ 132 Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology ________________________________________________________________ 133 Physical Therapist Assistant Technology ____________________________________________________________________ 134 Practical Nursing ______________________________________________________________________________________ 135 Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology _________________________________________________________ 137 Radiologic Technology __________________________________________________________________________________ 138 Respiratory Care Technology _____________________________________________________________________________ 139 Surgical Technology ____________________________________________________________________________________ 140 Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology _____________________________________________________________________ 141 Utility Line Worker Technology ___________________________________________________________________________ 142 Welding Technology ____________________________________________________________________________________ 143

Career and Technical Course Descriptions __________________________________________________________ 144

FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF LISTING _________________________________________________ 182

Faculty and Professional Staff ___________________________________________________________________ 183


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GENERAL INFORMATION


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Whom to Contact at PRCC about:

Academic and Career-Technical Counseling and Advisement (601) 403-1250

ACT Assessment Testing (601) 403-1250

ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator (601) 403-1060

Admissions (601) 403-1214

Allied Health Programs (601) 554-5555

Associate Degree Nursing (601) 403-1016

Athletics (601) 403-1179

Business Office (601) 403-1206

Poplarville Campus Police (601) 403-1300

Forrest County Center Police (601) 551-5513

eLearning (601) 403-1110

Financial Aid and Scholarships (601) 403-1029

Graduation (601) 403-1210

Recruitment and Marketing (601) 403-1197

Student Affairs (601) 403-1132

Student Nurse (601) 403-1303

Student Records (601) 403-1214

Student Support Services (601) 403-1266

Veterans Affairs (601) 403-1211

Workforce Education

Forrest County (601) 554-4645

Poplarville (601) 403-1241

Hancock Center (228) 688-3113

Career and Technical Programs

Poplarville (601) 403-1101

Forrest County Center (601) 554-5525


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Board of Trustees

Mr. Alan Dedeaux, Chairman Ms. Tess Smith, Vice-Chairman Mr. M. L. “Sonny” Knight, Secretary FORREST COUNTY Mr. Mitchell Brian Freeman 01/12 -12/19 Mr. Herbert Ray Nobles 01/94 - 12/18 HANCOCK COUNTY Mr. Alan Dedeaux, Superintendent of Education 01/08 - 12/19 Mr. Frank Ladner 04/92 - 12/21 JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY Mr. Will Russell, Superintendent of Education 12/14 – 12/19 Mr. Anthony Charles “Tony” Waits 08/07 - 12/18 LAMAR COUNTY Ms. Tess Smith, Superintendent of Education 06/14 – 12/19 Mr. Dale Purvis 03/07 - 12/20 MARION COUNTY Ms. Wendy Bracey, Superintendent of Education 01/16 – 12/19 Mr. Donnie Glenn Williamson 01/16 - 12/17 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Ms. Missy Holston 02/18 – 12/22 Mr. M.L. “Sonny” Knight 11/95 – 12/19 Ms. Teenia Perry, Jr. 04/18 - 12/18 Dr. Gale Harris 01/04 - 12/18 Mr. Don Welsh 10/11 - 12/20 Ms. Teresa Lynn Stafford 01/12 - 12/21


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Administrative Council

President Dr. Adam Breerwood

Vice President for Poplarville Campus and General Education Dr. Martha Lou Smith

Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, & Nursing Dr. Jana Causey

Vice President for College Operations Mr. Roger Knight

Vice President for Planning, Accreditation, & Hancock Center/Poplarville Honor

Institute Dean

Dr. Jennifer Seal

Vice President for Workforce Development & Career & Technical Education Dr. Scott Alsobrooks

Director of Admissions and Records and ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator Ms. Tonia Moody

Director of Career and Technical Education Programs (Poplarville) Dr. Ed Pinero

Director of Development Foundation/Alumni Association Mr. Ernie Lovell

Director of Financial Aid Ms. Tyia Brooks

Assistant Vice President of Hancock Center Mr. Raymunda Barnes

Director of Physical Plant Mr. Craig Tynes

Director of Public Relations Mr. Charles F. Abadie, III

Associate Vice President of Student Success Center and Director of QEP Dr. Amy Townsend

Director of Recruitment and Marketing Ms. Delana Harris

Faculty Association President (Poplarville Campus & Hancock Center) Mr. Jason Ramshur

Faculty Association President (Forrest County Center)/ Hattiesburg Honor Institute

Dean

Dr. Terri Ruckel

Athletic Director Mr. Jeff Long

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Administrators

Athletics Director (601) 403-1041

Mr. Jeff Long

Bookstore Manager (601) 403-1360

Ms. Candace Harper

Brownstone Performing Arts Center, Director (601) 403-1277

Dr. Trevor Hunt

College Operations, Vice President (601) 403-1206

Mr. Roger Knight

College Libraries, Director (601) 403-1330

Ms. Tracy Smith

Communications and Marketing (601) 403-1197

Ms. Delana Harris

eLearning, Director (601) 403-1110

Ms. Michele Mitchell

Financial Aid, Director (601) 403-1029

Ms. Tyia Brooks

Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, & Nursing, Vice President (601) 554-5515

Dr. Jana Causey

Forrest County Operations, Assistant Vice President (601) 554-5506

Dr. Amanda Parker

Poplarville Campus and General Education, Vice President (601) 403-1209

Dr. Martha Lou Smith

Hancock Center, Assistant Vice President (228) 467-2762

Mr. Raymunda Barnes

Physical Plant, Director (601) 403-1155

Mr. Craig Tynes

Planning, Accreditation, & Hancock Center/Poplarville Honor Institute Dean, Vice President

(601) 403-1317

Dr. Jennifer Seal

Student Support Services, Director (601) 403-1266

Ms. Georgia Fields

Workforce Development & Career & Technical Education, Vice President (601) 403-1260

Dr. Scott Alsobrooks





















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Academics Fine Arts and Communication, Department Chair (Poplarville & Hancock) (601) 403-1180

Dr. Trevor Hunt

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Department Chair (Poplarville & Hancock) (601) 403-1342

Ms. Tara Rouse

Humanities and Social Sciences, Department Chair (Poplarville & Hancock) (601) 403-1226

Ms. Deana Holifield

Science, Mathematics, and Business, Department Chair (Poplarville & Hancock) (601) 403-1144

Ms. Karen Bond

Instructor of English and Academic Department Chair (Forrest County Center) (601) 554-5471

Mr. Greg Underwood

Instructor of Biology and Academic Department Chair (Forrest County Center) (601) 554-5478

Mr. Chris Christen

Instructor of History and Academic Department Chair (Forrest Count Center (601) 554-5569

Dr. Ryan Ruckel

Instructor of Mathematics and Academic Department Chair (Forrest County Center) (601) 554-5472

Ms. Jacki Runnels

Career/Technical

Business & Commerce Technology and Industrial Technology, Department Chair

(Poplarville)

(601) 403-1104

Ms. Jan Stevens

Construction and Transportation, Department Chair (601) 403-1112

Mr. Randy Henry

Career and Technical Education (Poplarville) (601) 403-1101

Dr. Edward Pinero

Dental Hygiene Technology/Dental Assisting, Department Chair (601) 554-5509

Dr. Shannalyn Allen

Drafting and Design Technology, Department Chair (601) 403-1116

Mr. Rodney Clark

Family and Consumer Sciences, Department Chair (601) 403-1249

Judy Shaw

Medical Laboratory Technology, Department Chair (601) 554-5507

Ms. Evelyn Wallace

Nursing Education, Director (601) 403-1017

Dr. Arlene Jones

Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, Department Chair (601) 554-5507

Mr. Timothy Pulver

Occupational Training Technology, Department Chair (Forrest County) (601) 554-5539

Mr. David Collum

Occupational Training, Department Co-Chair (601) 403-1258

Mr. James Elbers

Occupational Training, Department Co-Chair (601) 403-1264

Mr. Leland Kennedy

Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, Department Chair (601) 554-5488

Ms. Karinna Lee

Practical Nursing, Department Chair (601) 554-5535

Dr. Melissa M. Bryant RN

Radiologic Technology, Department Chair (601) 554-5510

Ms. Hope Husband

Respiratory Care Technology, Department Chair (601) 554-5521

Ms. Lori Anderson

Surgical Technology, Department Chair (601) 554-5542

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Mission Statement Pearl River Community College is a public institution committed to providing quality educational and service opportunities for all who seek them.

Strategic Goals 1. To prepare students to complete a degree or certificate program and to be competent in careers for which they have been prepared. 2. To provide quality student services. 3. To provide access to college courses and programs using various instructional methods, including online and dual enrollment/credit courses. 4. To employ qualified faculty and staff, compensate them well, and provide opportunities for their professional development. 5. To provide facilities, technology, and support staff in order to improve student learning, enhance faculty and staff performance and augment

community services. 6. To provide adequate communication among campus personnel and community members regarding the College goals, outcomes, and

activities. 7. To recruit and retain students from a diverse population. 8. To provide workforce training programs that meet requirements of business, industry, educational, and public service agencies for basic skills,

specific job skills, and technical skills training.

Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Pearl River Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, or at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Pearl River Community College. The Commission is only to be contacted to learn about the accreditation status of the College, to file a third-party comment at the time of the College’s decennial review, or to file a complaint against the College with evidence that appears to support non-compliance with a standard or requirement. All normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Pearl River Community College and not to the Commission’s office. Other Accreditation Organizations Pearl River Community College is a member of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities. Additional accreditation and reaffirmation information follows: In 2017 the College's Practical Nursing Program accreditation was reaffirmed by the Mississippi State Board for Community and Junior Colleges. In 2016 the accreditation of Pearl River Community College was reaffirmed by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. In 2016 the College's Dental Hygiene Technology and Dental Assisting Technology Programs accreditations were reaffirmed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, www.ada.org. In 2016, the College's Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology Program accreditation was reaffirmed for ten years by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA http://www.acoteonline.org) located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3449; Phone: 301-652-6611 x2042. Email: [email protected]. In 2014 the College's Associate Degree Nursing Program received full accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. The program is also approved annually by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (MS IHL). In 2013 the College’s Radiologic Technology Program accreditation was reaffirmed by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. In 2013 the College's Respiratory Care Technology Program, Associate in Applied Science Degree at the Forrest County Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, accreditation was reaffirmed by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coacrc.com), 1247 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835. In 2012 the College's Medical Laboratory Technology Program accreditation was reaffirmed by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical

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Laboratory Sciences, 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880, Fax -- (773) 714-8886, [email protected], http://www.naacls.org. In 2009 the College's Physical Therapist Assistant Technology Program accreditation was reaffirmed by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education. In 2008 The College’s Surgical Technology Program accreditation was reaffirmed by CAAHEP. The PRCC Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33756, Phone: 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org, www.arcstsa.org

History Pearl River Community College (PRCC) is among the oldest colleges of its kind in the South and is the pioneer junior college in Mississippi. PRCC began its journey as the State’s first county agricultural high school in the first decade of the twentieth century and has since been a pathfinder for advanced education in South Mississippi. Pearl River County Agricultural High School (PRCAHS), the first in the State, opened its doors in 1909. For the first eleven years, the school was devoted solely to educating high school age students in academic studies and in agricultural and home sciences. In 1921, PRCAHS became the first agricultural high school to offer freshman college courses, and was soon renamed Pearl River Junior College. The institution’s name was changed to Pearl River Community College on July 1, 1988. The name change reflects the comprehensive academic, career, technical, and community services programs that are offered through the College. The College operates multi-instructional sites. A post-secondary vocational-technical center was built in 1969 in Hattiesburg and developed into the Pearl River Community College Forrest County Center. This facility has been expanded several times, with the most recent addition being a new library and classroom building that opened in the Spring of 2006. The Hancock Center opened in Waveland in January 2005, only to be destroyed by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The Hancock Center reopened in late 2006. The Lowery A. Woodall Advanced Technology Center opened in Hattiesburg in October 2004.

Faculty The faculty of Pearl River Community College are professionally competent and successful educators, whose fitness is certified not only by their scholarly gifts and attainments, but also by their experience in helping students overcome difficulties and perplexities. Faculty members are encouraged to expect a high standard of conduct from students and to develop a profitable association with them.

Location The main campus of Pearl River Community College is located on U.S. Highway 11 in Poplarville, Mississippi, and is served by Interstate 59 and State Highways 26 and 53. The Forrest County Center is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on U. S. Highway 49. It is a comprehensive center providing career, technical and allied health programs, and academic transfer courses. The Hancock Center is located in Waveland, Mississippi, on U.S. Highway 90.

Facilities The two-floor, 22,000 square foot Alexander Administration Building was renovated and expanded in 1999 from a one-floor, 7,735 square foot structure built in 1963. The newly redesigned structure houses the offices of the President, Vice President for the Poplarville Campus and Hancock Center, Vice President for General Education and Technology Services, Vice President for Planning and Effectiveness, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Vice President for Business Services, Director of eLearning, Director of Financial Aid, Institutional Research Specialist, and ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator. Located at the south entrance of the campus, the Alumni House was erected in 1924 and served as the President’s home for 53 years. The structure was renovated in 1987 to house the offices of the Development Foundation and Alumni Association. Constructed in 1978 and expanded in 2008, the Center for Career Education, contains shops, instructors’ offices, and classrooms.


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The Choral Music Hall was constructed in 1973 and is a one-story brick masonry building with 7,200 square feet of space. It contains a band rehearsal area, a choir rehearsal room, storage rooms for band, choir, and musical equipment, and a band and choral library. The Physical Plant Building, a one-story, 47,216 square foot concrete and masonry building completed in 1966, contains offices and shops for the Physical Plant Department. It continues to house Career and Technical programs and effective in 2010 a newly renovated band hall. The Huey Stockstill Construction Equipment and Truck Driving Center is a 3000 square foot building located in the north west corner of PRCC’s main campus in Poplarville. This building was completed in the spring of 2008 and contains office space, classrooms, and storage space. Crosby Hall was built as a two-story brick structure in 1921. Extensively remodeled and extended in 1995 and 2004, it houses the bookstore, grill, Recruitment and Marketing, nurse’s office, student lounge, meeting rooms, the Olivia Bender Cafeteria, and the Student Success Center. Five faculty and staff housing units of brick veneer construction were completed in 1968, providing housing for ten faculty/staff members and their families. Each unit, a duplex with the same floor plan, contains a three-bedroom apartment and a two-bedroom apartment. The Field House was constructed by expanding and renovating a structure built in 1969 that previously housed The Physical Plant offices and shops. The Forrest County Center was constructed in 1970 on a 12-acre campus located in Hattiesburg on Highway 49 South. In 1987, the Tatum Land Management Limited of Hattiesburg donated 36 acres of land adjacent to the present site for future expansion of Pearl River Community College - Forrest County Center. Including the Tatum land acquisition, the present campus now consists of 48 acres. The center is composed of seven buildings.

Building 1 is a one-story brick structure of 11,702 square feet housing classrooms, laboratories, and the Counselor’s offices.

Building 2 is a one-story, brick veneer structure of 16,320 square feet containing classrooms.

Building 3 is a one-story brick structure of 14,343 square feet with shops and classrooms.

Building 4 is an annex to Building 3. It is a one-story brick veneer structure of 3,000 square feet housing maintenance and receiving.

Building 5 is a one-story brick veneer structure of 20,000 square feet built in 1985 to house electronics, practical nursing, business technology, and a large meeting room.

The Allied Health Center is a 38,000 square foot, two-story, brick facility, which houses a variety of allied health programs and administrative offices. Housed in this building are medical, dental, and science laboratories as well as several classrooms for technical and academic instruction. A 5,000 square foot, two-story addition was completed in 1996, which provides for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, two classrooms, and a student lounge. Another 5000 square foot, two-story addition was completed in 2002 providing a Radiologic Technology Laboratory and four additional classrooms.

The Career Education Building at the Forrest County Center was completed in 2013. The Dobie Holden Stadium was constructed in 1966 with a seating capacity of 5000, a press box, and a storage area for equipment. The stadium was renovated and expanded in 2008. Earlora Chapman Holden and Kathryn Bass Moody Student Resident Halls, built side-by-side, house 60 female students each. Completed in 1990, each of these 11,533 square foot buildings provides 15 apartments on each floor. An apartment for a head resident, a residence hall office, and a utility room are located on the first floor of each building. In addition, each floor contains a lobby. The Forrest County Center Library, with approximately 5,000 square feet including the Learning Lab and Online Proctored Testing, was constructed in 2005-2006. The library’s collection contains more than 7,000 print books, 105,000 electronic books, 1000 audio books, and 975 AV items. The library also subscribes to 14 current print magazines/journals and 1 print newspaper. Forrest Hall is a two story brick structure of 65,068 square feet completed in 2006 with 133 rooms to house 266 students. All rooms are equipped with personal bath facilities. This modern facility has two head resident apartments. The Garvin H. Johnston Library was constructed in 1968 with additions in 1973 and 1991. The Pearl River Community College Library was named by the Board of Trustees to honor former President Dr. Garvin H. Johnston in 2003. It provides a variety of learning resources, including the Curriculum Enhancement Center (CEC), Media Services, and Proctored Testing. The library holds a collection of over 65,500 titles which include print books, and microform, and bound periodicals; and the audiovisual collection totals 4,100. The library also subscribes to 21 current print magazines/journals and 3 print newspapers. All library patrons also have access to thousands of full text online articles through numerous online databases provided by the library. The articles can be accessed through the Library webpage or RiverGuide accounts. The Hancock Center is located in a leased property on U.S. Highway 90 in Waveland, Mississippi. It opened in Fall Semester 2004 and contains classrooms, a conference room, offices, and a library. In 2016, a Learning Commons area was created in the Reading Room of the Library. This area includes mobile furniture, charging stations, and a tiled floor that allows for light food and drink. Hancock Hall, a two story brick veneer dormitory, contains 59 rooms for 118 students. The building was completed in 2006 and has 31,000 square feet. The dormitory also contains an apartment for a head resident and family.


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The Hayfield Observatory, constructed in 2000, houses a 14 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, a 13 inch reflector, and several smaller instruments. The Holden Brownstone Center for the Performing Arts was completed in 2013 and is a premiere center for the promotion of the arts. With a seating capacity of 848, the facility provides a venue for student performances, hosted concerts, and community events. Huff Hall, built in 1919, is a three-story brick residence hall of 10,145 square feet, providing living space for 87 men and an apartment for a head resident and family. This structure was completely renovated in 2000. The Information Technology Building, located in the center of the campus, was built in 1970 and renovated in 2001. This one-story, 6,534 square foot structure houses the offices of the Department of Information Technology. Jefferson Davis Hall, a brick veneer, 9,016 square foot, two-story building, houses the Department of Student Support Services. Constructed in 1947, the building consists of four classrooms, one business laboratory, and offices for instructors. The Larry L. Stanford Communications Center, built in 1953 with 7,471 square feet of space, houses the PRCC Museum, and the office of Campus Police. The Lowery A. Woodall Advanced Technology Center, occupied since in 2004, is a 35,000 square-foot two-story facility located on 12 acres in the Hattiesburg-Forrest County Industrial Park and is part of the Forrest County Operations. The building serves as home to professional organizational meetings, conferences, workforce training, and company meetings. The center hosts a series of specialized classrooms, computer labs as well as an auditorium and dining room area. Malone Chapel, a non-denominational structure, was constructed with private funds in 2004. Sidney Malone, PRCC alumnus, in memory of his son, Kelly, made the lead gift for the Chapel Campaign. It has 4,000 square feet of floor space and seats 200. Moody Hall, a three-story brick structure of 22,359 square feet built in 1926 and extensively renovated following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, houses the Department of Fine Arts and Communication. The facility was severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina. A major portion of the building that formerly housed the auditorium was rebuilt and opened in the fall of 2011. The new addition now houses the Visual Arts Department, Speech Communication, and Music classrooms. Space for an Art Gallery is included on the first floor. The Nursing/Wellness Center, completed in 1997, functions as a training facility for faculty, students and community to enhance total well-being. The building houses classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices and a fully equipped wellness center with an indoor walking track. The associate degree and Poplarville practical nursing programs are located in the facility, and participate in activities common to nursing and wellness. Pearl River Hall, a two-story, brick veneer dormitory of 8,178 square feet, was built in 1933 with 31 rooms to house 62 students and one apartment to house the head resident and family. This structure was completely renovated in the year 2000. The President’s Home, built in 1987, is a two-story, 5,100 square foot French Acadian structure designed with an open plan allowing adequate space for the President and his family and for entertaining special guests to the campus. The Public Relations Building was completed in 1957 and completely renovated in 1983 and again in 2012. The split-level, brick veneer, 4,290 square foot structure houses the Public Relations Department. Marion Hall was completed in 2011. It is a men’s dormitory and was rebuilt after the original structure was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina. M. R. White Coliseum, built in 1974, was renamed in 1986 to recognize the outstanding contributions Dr. Marvin R. White made to the institution during his 34 years of service. The first M. R. White Coliseum was a one-story, 22,000 square foot structure consisting of offices and facilities for athletic programs. This building has a basketball arena that seated approximately 2,000 people. This building was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. A new Marvin R. White Coliseum was opened in the fall of 2014. It is a two-story basketball arena that seats 2,900. Lamar Hall was completed in 2013. It is a men’s dormitory and was rebuilt after the original structure was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The Science Building, constructed of reinforced concrete and masonry in 1966, was doubled in size in 1989. The 30,100 square foot building has classrooms and laboratories for instruction of science and mathematics. Seal Hall was constructed in 1968. In 1986, the Pearl River Community College Board of Trustees named this building in honor of Enoch Seal, Jr., who served the College with distinction from 1951 to 1986 as Instructor, Registrar, Dean of the College, and Dean of Academic Affairs. It houses classrooms and offices for faculty in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Shivers Gymnasium was built in 1948 and renovated following Hurricane Katrina. After Hurricane Katrina, it was the temporary home of the Wildcat Basketball teams pending the reconstruction of M.R. White Coliseum. Currently, Shivers serves as a Student Life Center on campus.


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The Technology Center, a 44,046 square foot structure completed in 1989 and fully utilized during the Spring 1990 semester, houses the office of the Director of Career and Technical Education Programs for the Poplarville campus, and office and classroom space for technical programs. The Transportation Building consists of 13,657 square foot of space and houses the mechanics shop for the College’s extensive motor pool. The Warehouse is a 6,607 square foot facility and is the central receiving location for PRCC. White Hall, built in 1926, is a two-story brick building of 12,600 square feet, containing classrooms and office space for computer science, business, and accounting. In 2014, the second floor of White Hall was converted into the home of the PRCC Honors Institute.


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ADMISSIONS


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Admission to PRCC Educational opportunities are provided for students attending Pearl River Community College. Pearl River Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies or to request accommodations, special assistance, or alternate format publication please contact Tonia Moody Seal, Director of Admissions and Records and ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, at P.O. Box 5537, Poplarville, MS 39470 or 601-403-1060.

General Admissions Procedures The Admissions Office at Pearl River Community College is located in the Administration Building on the campus in Poplarville. Applications for admission and other forms and information are available on the PRCC website. This office receives and processes all applications, high school transcripts, transfer college transcripts, GED certificates, and other documents related to admission to Pearl River Community College. Information may be requested from or documents may be mailed to:

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 101 HIGHWAY 11 NORTH BOX 5559 POPLARVILLE, MS 39470

Students who wish to enroll in a career or technical program at the Forrest County Center in Hattiesburg should direct inquiries to and mail documents to:

PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FORREST COUNTY CENTER 5448 U.S. HIGHWAY 49 SOUTH HATTIESBURG, MS 39401

In order to be admitted as an academic, technical, or career student, the following documents must be submitted: PRCC Application for Admission; Official transcript from an accredited high school indicating date of graduation or GED test transcript indicating passing; Official transcript from every college attended; ACT scores for academic or technical students (See Admission Testing below). Students taking classes at Pearl River Community College are classified in one of the following areas of instruction with regard to their educational goals.

ACADEMIC STUDENTS are students who are taking classes that lead to the Associate in Arts degree (AA). The Associate in Arts degree program is designed to provide a variety of educational experiences which acquaint the student with the liberal arts disciplines of writing, mathematics, humanities and fine arts, science, social science, communication, and physical education. In general, academic students intend to transfer their work completed at PRCC to a college or university and have the work apply toward a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.

TECHNICAL AND CAREER STUDENTS: o Technical Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) students are taking classes that lead to a diploma. The Associate in Applied

Science degree combines a foundation of basic academic courses with intensive training in a specific area of instruction, and technical course work designed to provide the graduate with the specific technical training needed for employment after completion of the degree.

o Technical Certificate students are taking approximately 45 hours of technical classes that are specific to the technical training needed for employment after completion of the certificate.

o Career Certificate students are taking classes that lead to a Career Certificate. These total approximately 30 hours.

High School Completion Students entering Pearl River Community College must have graduated from high school with a regular high school diploma or must have successfully completed the GED. Students who complete high school with an Occupational Diploma or a Certificate of Attendance will need to successfully complete the GED before admission to Academic or Technical Programs at Pearl River Community College. An online or private GED will not be accepted, nor will diplomas from online high schools not holding regional accreditation. A student not meeting the requirements stated above may be admitted as non-degree seeking under the following conditions: Meets the requirement to enroll in dual enrollment/dual credit career or technical classes; or Meets the requirements to enroll in an approved PRCC career pathway program that integrates Adult Basic Education (ABE) with skill training (career or technical).


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Admission Testing Students who are admitted to Pearl River Community College must furnish results of the American College Test (ACT). All references to the ACT refer to the Enhanced version of the test. The Enhanced version of the ACT was administered beginning in October of 1989. Students who completed the ACT prior to October 1989 may still use their results for admission purposes. ACT scores are used for placement in classes and for academic and technical counseling. There is no minimum score for general admission to the college; however, specific programs and courses may require minimum scores for admission.

Notification of Admission Status After a completed application is received, PRCC develops an admission file on the student and begins correspondence indicating receipt of documents and/or deficiencies. All students, regardless of full or part-time status, must meet admission requirements prior to registration for classes. A letter of acceptance or denial will be mailed and emailed to all applicants after all admission criteria have been met. All students who have met admission requirements will be considered for admission to the College. However, admission to the college does not guarantee admission to a specific program. Students must determine the requirements for admission to a specific program to see if they are eligible to enroll in that program. Specific questions concerning admission to the College should be directed to the Office of Admissions. Questions concerning admission to programs should be directed to those specific programs.

Dual Enrollment A high school student is eligible for dual enrollment at Pearl River Community College if the student has:

Completed a minimum of 14 core high school units (exception: any student who has earned a minimum of 30 on the ACT and has the required GPA and recommendation as described below can participate even if 14 core credits have not been earned);

Earned a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or better, on all high school courses, as documented on an official high school transcript;

Obtained an unconditional written recommendation from his/her high school principal and/or guidance counselor;

Scored the appropriate sub-test scores on the English and Mathematics subtests of the ACT test: English (17 or above) and Mathematics (19 or above)

Dual Enrollment students must have ACT scores on file with PRCC. A high school student who is Dually Enrolled in courses at Pearl River Community College is not eligible for PRCC institutional scholarships, state, or federal student aid. For more information regarding Dual Enrollment at Pearl River Community College, visit the PRCC website at http://www.prcc.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment.

Readmission A student who has attended PRCC in any semester other than the most recent semester must apply for readmission to the college. A student seeking readmission should complete a new application and provide transcripts from all other colleges attended, if any, since last attending PRCC. Students are readmitted based on their performance at PRCC and other colleges attended. PRCC honors the performance policies (honors, suspension, and probation) of transfer colleges.

Admission of a Transfer Student Any student may transfer from an accredited institution and expect to have consideration of previous academic experiences, provided that the admission requirements of PRCC are met as stated under the General Admission section of this catalog. The following practices with regard to transfer work will apply: 1. Credit earned from an institution that is not regionally accredited may not be accepted. 2. Official copies of AP or CLEP scores must be provided by the student for evaluation. 3. Acceptance of transfer work toward a degree is subject to the following considerations:

a. Courses must be equivalent to PRCC courses in content, description, and length. b. The grade in the transfer course must be a “C” or better. If the student’s overall transfer average is above 2.00, a grade of “D” may be

considered. c. Technical or Career transfer work is subject to the approval of the program faculty and the Director of the Career and Technical Education

center where the student wishes to enroll. A transfer student seeking admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program should review the Associate Degree Nursing procedure under Admission Requirements for Specific Programs of Study at PRCC regarding transfer from another nursing program.

http://www.prcc.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment


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Special Admission

Students Who Wish To Audit Classes Students may audit courses by submitting a completed application to audit to the Director of Admissions who will, after the application has been evaluated, inform the student if his/her application to audit has been approved or denied. No credit hours are earned. Tuition for audit or credit is the same. Financial aid is not available for auditing classes. Once enrolled in a class, a student may not change from audit to credit status, or vice-versa. Completed audit courses are listed on the student’s transcript.

Continuing Education Admission Students who wish to participate in Continuing Education classes must complete an Application for Admission. Continuing Education credit is awarded as Continuing Education Units (CEU).

Admission/Readmission Appeals The Director of Admissions is authorized to admit any student to the college who meets admission requirements. However, in cases where doubt exists the Admission Committee makes a determination on admission. The Admission/Readmission Committee is composed of The Director of Admissions (Chairperson), an Academic Counselor, and a Career -Technical Counselor. The decision of the Admission Committee may be appealed to the Vice President for the appropriate campus. A ruling from the Vice President for the appropriate campus may be appealed to the President of Pearl River Community College. The ruling of the President is final. The Readmission Committee is organized to hear appeals from students who have been suspended from the college because they have not maintained the minimum grade point average required for continued enrollment. Appeals will be heard only for those students who submit a request for an appeal in writing two weeks or more prior to the beginning of the semester for which they wish to re-enroll.

Resident Status of Students Students at Pearl River Community College are classified in regard to residency as IN-STATE or OUT-OF-STATE. The following methods are used to determine student resident status: 1. An IN-STATE student is one who, on the first day of registration of a given term, is twenty-one (21) years of age or older and is a legal resident

of the State of Mississippi. The legal residence of a student under the age of twenty-one (21) is the residence of either parent.

2. An OUT-OF-STATE student is one who does not reside within the boundaries of the State of Mississippi. In determining residence, the burden of proof is on the student. A student can change his status from OUT-OF-STATE only by physically moving to a location within the boundaries of the State of Mississippi with the intention of residing within the state indefinitely and establishing a physical presence and place in the state which the student considers to be the true, fixed, and permanent place of habitation. The Office of Admissions of Pearl River Community College determines residence status. The decision of the Admissions Office may be appealed. In requesting a change of residence status, the student will be responsible for presenting competent, written evidence in support of the request. A student may apply in writing for reclassification prior to any registration. In determining residence, the following test for qualification will be applied:

1. Students who are not yet 21 years of age and are not married - Residency for a student who is not yet 21 years of age is based solely on the residence of the parents. Students who are not yet 21 years of age are considered residents of Mississippi only if one or both parents reside in the State of Mississippi. Parent(s) must have their fixed and permanent residence within the boundaries of the state. It is not possible for tuition purposes to be a resident of more than one state. The law allows no exceptions for students below the age of 21 who are independent from their parents.

2. Students who are 21 years of age or older or students who are married - Residency for a student who is over 21 years of age does not depend on parental residence. In order to prove residency the student must prove that they have a fixed and permanent residence within the boundaries of the state. It is not possible for tuition purposes to be a resident of more than one state. Students who are not yet 21 years of age must provide the following documents to prove that their parent(s) are Mississippi residents. Students who are 21 years of age or older or are married must provide the following documents to prove that they are Mississippi residents: a. Proof of filing or payment of Mississippi income tax. b. Proof of filing of Homestead exemption (if a home is owned). c. Proof of home ownership or rent receipts. d. Copies of utility bills for electric and phone service. e. Mississippi Driver License. f. Registration of Automobile in Mississippi (Car Tag). g. Voter registration by Mississippi County. h. Marriage license for students below the age of 21 who are married.

The above factors are not the sole factors that PRCC may look to in establishing residence, but they are important in establishing intent to reside and physical presence within the state, and they may be used as guidelines by the student in collecting documentation for a reclassification of


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residence status.

Honors Institute The PRCC Honors Institute aims to provide the College’s intellectually gifted students with an enriched and challenging curriculum, to foster individual scholarship and research, and to extend this spirit of academic enrichment beyond the campus into the community at large. The Goals of the Honors Institute are: 1. To enhance the intellectual climate of the College and its leadership in the academic community. 2. To enrich Honors coursework with research, service, and other experiential opportunities in order to broaden students’ perspectives and to

challenge them to achieve their full potential as learners, leaders, and citizens. 3. To provide Honors Institute students with a broad interdisciplinary foundation and to allow students the opportunity to complete a Capstone

Project based on individual research and collaborative faculty and staff mentoring. 4. To enhance the academic spirit of the community by promoting intellectual engagement in all its forms among students, faculty, staff, and the

public. Students interested in the Honors Institute should contact Dr. Jennifer Seal ([email protected]), Poplaville Campus Honors Institute Dean, or Dr. Terri Smith Ruckel ([email protected]), Hattiesburg Campus Honors Institute Dean.




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Admission Requirements for Specific Programs of Study at PRCC All students are encouraged to take at least 15 hours each semester in order to graduate in four or fewer semesters. Students enrolled in career and technical programs, should refer to their program plans regarding hours. Students enrolled in Barbering, Early Childhood Education Technology, and all Health Related Programs are subject to testing for controlled substances.

Associate Degree Nursing The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at PRCC is designed to prepare graduates for a challenging and satisfying career as a registered nurse (RN). The ADN program begins each fall and spring semester on the Poplarville campus. Once accepted into the ADN program, the traditional option is four semesters in length or the LPN to ADN option is one part-time semester with the remaining two semesters of the traditional program of study. The curriculum includes a balance of nursing and general education courses. Students have the opportunity to apply nursing theory and skills in the simulation/skills lab and in a variety of healthcare agencies. Clinical settings may include hospitals located within the six counties the college services as well as clinics, long-term care facilities, physician offices, rehabilitation centers, and K-12 schools. Students are required to provide their own transportation to all clinical experiences. A graduate of the ADN program is conferred the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and is eligible to write for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a RN. ADN students must understand that any conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense may be grounds for refusal by any state board of nursing to issue a license. In addition to all PRCC admission requirements, the ADN program has specific program requirements as listed below:

Core Performance Standards An applicant seeking admission to the ADN program must meet physical and psychological requirements essential to provide nursing care. An explanation of the Core Performance Standards are included in the ADN application packet and in the ADN Student Handbook.

An ADN or LPN to ADN applicant must have these documents on file in the nursing admissions office by March 1st for Fall semester consideration or by October 1st for Spring semester.

A. Copy of PRCC student verification. B. Completed ADN application with photo. C. Copy of ACT score, if applicable. D. Copy of transcript(s) from all colleges previously attended; including PRCC. E. Copy of high school transcript from an accredited high school or GED test score, if never attended

college. F. Copy of Pre-Admission Exam score. G. Completed Criminal Background Check (CBC) questionnaire. H. If applicable, a letter from the dean or director of any ADN or BSN program attended stating date of

eligibility to return. Note: If not eligible for immediate return, the waiting period is three (3) years from exit date to apply.

I. If applicable, a copy of current unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and a completed LPN Employer Verification form.

ACT requirements

A. ACT composite score of 18 or higher. B. IF ACT composite is below 18:

Applicant must have 12 credit hours of the ADN general education courses completed (must include College Algebra, Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab, and Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab) with a minimum 2.8 GPA.

An applicant who has previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree may entered without an ACT by completing all the required ADN general education courses with grades of “C” or better and having an overall 2.5 GPA (MS IHL).

Applicants with an ACT composite below 16 are not considered for admission.

GPA & ADN General Education Course requirements

A. A high school or college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher. B. If GPA is less than 2.5, then the ACT must be:

19 if GPA is 2.4

20 if GPA is 2.3

21 if GPA is 2.2

22 if GPA is 2.1

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Psychology. F. Applicant must have completed, be enrolled in, or be eligible to take College Algebra and Anatomy &


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Physiology I with Lab. G. A grade of “C” or better is required on all ADN general education courses taken. H. ADN general education course grades submitted through the end of the college spring and/or summer

semesters will be used to compute the GPA for the upcoming Spring admission and grades submitted at the end of the fall semester will be used to compute the GPA for the upcoming Fall admission.

I. There is no time limit on the required ADN general education courses; however, if an applicant has more than two (2) enrollments in achieving a grade of “C or higher” within a 5-year period on College Algebra, Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab, and/or Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab, a GPA of 2.8 or higher is recommended.

J. An applicant, who has attended another ADN or BSN program, will also have their nursing course grades included in the GPA.

Pre-Admission Exam A. An explanation of the pre-admission exam requirements are included in the ADN application packet.

Transferring Nursing Credits from Another Nursing Program (ADN or BSN) requirements

B. The application deadline for transferring applicants is February 1st for Fall consideration and September 1st for Spring. Applicant admissions are subject to space availability.

C. Transferring applicants must meet all PRCC and ADN admission requirements. D. Transfer must be from an accredited program. E. No credit is awarded for life experiences. F. Any student with a failure in a nursing course is not eligible for transfer; student may apply as new

student. G. Nursing courses completed two years prior to application are not considered for credit. H. Only fundamentals or a course similar in content is allowed to be transferred. Course must be consistent

with PRCC ADN program curriculum in theory content and clinical requirements. Applicant must supply a copy of the following with application:

Course syllabus

Detailed course description

Detailed clinical evaluation

Official transcripts I. Letter of recommendation from dean or director of previously attended nursing program, including proof

of applicant’s standing with program and eligibility to return. J. Entry can be denied on basis of unprofessional conduct - despite meeting all ADN program requirements. K. Course competence: (student will be allowed time to prepare)

Must meet program set benchmark on a standardized test focused on fundamental content.

Must demonstrate competency on critical behaviors required of a fundamental nursing student. L. Upon review, the applicant may be required to take additional nursing coursework in order to meet PRCC

and ADN program and graduation requirements.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to ADN Applicant

The LPN Bridge course is designed to enhance the knowledge the LPN gained in a Practical Nursing (PN) program and to assist the LPN to ADN student in the transition to Level 3 & 4 of the ADN program. This course focuses on the theory of nursing, the fundamentals of nursing, the practice of medical-surgical nursing, and the role of the registered nurse. The LPN Bridge is a part-time course held in the Nursing Building on the PRCC Poplarville campus during fall and spring semesters. Students successfully completing the LPN Bridge course (“B” or higher) will earn seven (7) semester hours credit. The remaining required nursing course hours of Level 1 & 2 will be waived after successful completion of: NUR 2104, NUR 2115, NUR 2203, and NUR 2209. * In addition to meeting all PRCC and ADN program admission requirements, the LPN to ADN applicant with less than one (1) year experience, must submit two (2) letters of recommendation. One letter from a past clinical instructor and the other from a current supervisor who can validate practical nursing experience. **A LPN to ADN applicant who was not successful in a similar bridge or transition course in another ADN or BSN program is not eligible to apply for the LPN to ADN option for the PRCC ADN program. The following ADN general education courses must be completed prior to beginning the LPN Bridge course: BIO 2511, BIO1313, and PSY 1513. The following ADN general education courses must be completed prior to beginning Level 3: BIO 2521, BIO 2523, ENG 1113, and EPY 2533.

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selection process. The process is based upon the ADN applicant’s GPA, ACT score, and a Pre-Nursing Examination score. Preferential consideration is given to in-district residents (Forrest, Hancock, Jeff Davis, Lamar, Marion and Pearl River counties), followed by out-of-district residents, then out-of-state residents. Letters of acceptance/declination are sent via mail at the end of April for Fall admission and at the end of November for the Spring admission. All newly accepted students are required to attend a mandatory orientation day prior to starting the ADN/LPN to ADN options of the nursing program.

Graduation requirements A. Complete all required Nursing (NUR) courses with a grade of “B” or better. B. Complete all required General Education courses with a grade of “C” or better. C. Meet all PRCC graduation requirements.

Barbering 1 The applicant must meet general admission requirements of Pearl River Community College (See General Admission Procedures).

2 The applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age by program completion.

3 The applicant must submit a completed Barbering Program Application packet to the Barbering Department on the Poplarville campus by

June 1 to be considered for admission for the Fall semester. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Each packet must include:

a. A Barbering Program Application b. A complete current immunization record. c. An official high school transcript indicating date of graduation or an official GED equivalency transcript. d. A copy of the high school diploma.

4 Applicants will be notified of dates for the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Applicants must achieve minimum or higher grade

equivalency scores of 9.0 on Mathematics and 10.0 on Reading to meet the entrance requirements for Barbering.

5 Acceptable results on examinations for tuberculosis and drugs are required of all applicants who are selected for the Barbering program. Examinations must be conducted and submitted to Pearl River Community College by a certifying laboratory before class registration. A College Approved Health Screen Form with instructions is provided for the selected applicant.

6 The Barbering Program is limited to a maximum of 20 students. Applicants will be selected on criteria involving rankings on college admission, high school or GED performance, and scores on the Test of Adult Education (TABE). Alternate selection lists are maintained to fill vacancies that may occur before classes begin.

7 Random drug testing is required of all students enrolled in the Barbering program. Each student must sign the Pearl River Community College Form agreeing to be randomly tested for drugs.

Barbering Instructor Training 1 The applicant must meet general admission requirements of Pearl River Community College (See General Admission Procedures).

2 The applicant must be twenty-one years of age or older.

3 The applicant must have successfully completed not less than fifteen hundred (1500) hours at a barbering school approved by the State

Board of Barber Examiners.

4 The applicant must have a high school education or the equivalent.

5 The applicant must hold a current valid certificate of registration to practice barbering (Barbering License).

6 The applicant must have at least two years’ of active practical experience as a registered barber and complete 600 hours; without two years active experience, applicant must hold a current valid certificate of registration and complete 1000 hours to be eligible to take the state board exam.


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Commercial Truck Driving 1 The applicant must submit an application to Pearl River Community College.

2 The applicant must be at least 21 years of age. We do make exceptions to this rule on a case-by-case basis, depending on current

employment in the field. Students underage must sign a written acknowledgement that they cannot drive out of state until after the age of 21.

3 The applicant must have a High School Diploma or a GED. If the applicant does not have a diploma or a GED, they must pass all portions of the Ability to Benefit Test.

4 Any applicant requiring Financial Aid must have their aid package in place prior to the start of class.

5 The student must pass a Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Physical for Commercial Truck Drivers and the D.O.T. drug test. The examinations must be conducted and submitted to the college by a certified laboratory prior to the start of class.

6 The applicant must have a satisfactory diver’s history from the state of residence for the past three years. An MVR will be run on all applicants prior to placement into a class.

7 The applicant must hold a current valid regular license and a Commercial Driver’s Permit from the state of residence prior to class.


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Cosmetology 1 The applicant must meet general admission requirements of Pearl River Community College (See General Admission Procedures).

2 The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by completion of the program

3 The applicant must submit a completed Cosmetology Program Application packet to the Career Technical Office on the Poplarville

campus by June 1 to be considered for the Fall semester. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Each packet must include:

A Cosmetology Program Application.

A complete current immunization record.

An official high school transcript indicating date of graduation or an official GED equivalency transcript.

4 Applicants will be notified of dates for the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Applicants must achieve minimum or higher grade equivalency scores of 9.0 on Mathematics and 10.0 on Reading to meet the entrance requirements for Cosmetology.

5 Each applicant accepted into the Cosmetology program must receive a negative test result on a drug screening conducted by a certified laboratory and a negative result on a tuberculosis skin test and have results sent directly to the college before class registration. Each selected applicant will receive an acceptance information packet containing a College Approved Health Screen Form with instructions for the drug screen and tuberculosis skin test.

6 The Cosmetology Program is limited to a minimum of 20 students. Applicants will be selected on criteria involving rankings on college admission, high school or GED performance, and scores on the Test of Adult Education (TABE). Alternate selection lists are maintained to fill vacancies that may occur before classes begin.

7 All students enrolled in the Cosmetology program must sign the “Drug Consent Form” agreeing to be randomly tested for drugs. Pearl River Community College will bear the expense of random drug testing.

Cosmetology Teacher Training 1 The applicant must meet general admission requirements of Pearl River Community College (See General Admissions Procedures).

2 The applicant must be at least twenty-one years of age.

3 The applicant must be a graduate of an accredited beauty school.

4 The applicant must have a high school education or the equivalent.

5 The applicant must hold a current Mississippi Cosmetology license.

6 The applicant must have proof of at least two years active practical experience as a licensed cosmetologist.

7 The applicant must submit the following documents to the Poplarville campus Career-Technical Office to be considered for admission:

8 A Cosmetology Program Application.

9 An official high school transcript indicating date of graduation or an official GED equivalency transcript.

10 A copy of cosmetology license.

11 The applicant must have completed twelve (12) semester hours of college level education as approved by the Mississippi State Board of

Cosmetology.

It should be noted that only one instructor trainee can be accepted into the program at a time.


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Dental Assisting Technology 1 The applicant must be at least 18 years of age by date of program completion.

2 The applicant must complete a Pearl River Community College application and a program application to the program for which they are

applying.

3 The applicant must provide an official high school transcript indicating the date of graduation or official results of the GED, with a score of 40 on each part or an average score of 45 on all parts.

4 If an applicant has NOT graduated from an accredited high school but has graduated from a non-accredited high school, the applicant must have 17 acceptable Carnegie units and a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT.

5 All applicants must have an ACT score on file. Students must have an ACT composite score of 16 with a 12 in mathematics and reading, or 12 composite if taken before October 1989 with a 12 in mathematics and reading.

6 Applicants must furnish official transcripts from any colleges attended.

7 Selected applicants will be invited for a personal interview by the interview committee. The basis for this selection will be the scores of GPAs on the criteria listed in number six. This committee will be composed of a PRCC faculty member (from the respective area), a Career-Technical counselor, and a designated representative from the primary clinical affiliates.

8 Applicants will be selected on the following basis:

Admission requirements ranking;

High school transcript or GED ranking;

Personal Interview.

9 For those applicants selected for admission, a physical is required. The applicant must submit a college approved health form completed and signed by a physician of the applicant’s choice confirming that the applicant is in good health and possesses the required physical abilities to function satisfactorily within the program and the occupation. This must be in the student’s program file prior to registration.

10 Priority in student admission will be given to (1) district applicants, (2) out-of-district applicants, (3) out-of-state applicants.

11 Those applicants who are selected for admission must have evidence of being currently certified in American Heart Association CPR-C (Health Provider Course) before the first day of clinical instruction.

12 Qualified applicants who are admitted to the class as alternates will be placed on a waiting list and may be selected to fill any vacancies that occur prior to the end of late registration.

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Dental Hygiene Technology In addition to all of Pearl River Community College’s general admission requirements for a technical student, the Dental Hygiene program has specific additional program admission requirements as listed below:

Applicants must have the following documents on file at the Forrest County Center by February 28 to be considered for admission to the Dental Hygiene program:

A Pearl River Community College application for admission and an application to the program.

An official high school transcript from an approved high school or GED equivalency score and official college transcript(s) if college work has been completed. Only Dental Hygiene (DHT) courses and the academic core courses listed below will be included when computing the student’s grade point average (GPA).

The Dental Hygiene academic core courses used in computing grade point averages are listed below:

ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 ENG 1123 English Composition II 3 *BIO 2923 Microbiology 3 *BIO 2921 Microbiology Laboratory 1 *BIO 1513 (or higher) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture 3 *BIO 1511 (or higher) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 *BIO 1523 (or higher) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture 3 *BIO 1521 (or higher) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 *Chemistry Elective 3 *Chemistry Laboratory Elective 1 PSY 1513 General Psychology I 3 SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3 *FCS 1253 Nutrition 3 MAT 1313/4 College Algebra 3 TOTAL HOURS 37

Student must pass all academic core courses with a grade of “C” or higher. * These courses must have been completed within the last five (5) years. Academic standing of “probation” or “suspension” at other institutions is considered in the evaluation of the applicants. Completion of the Dental Hygiene academic core curriculum does not guarantee an interview or admission to the Dental Hygiene program.

Students must furnish ACT scores. Only applicants with an ACT score of 18 or higher will be considered for the Dental Hygiene Program.

o ACT score may be from the national administration of the test or the residual. o Applicants who took the ACT prior to October 1989 will have their results converted to the Enhanced

ACT scores. (A score of 15 prior to October 1989 converts to an 18 on the Enhanced ACT.)

Selection of students Students having completed the majority of prerequisites will receive preference. Students are selected based on the number of prerequisite courses successfully completed, ACT, GPA and an interview.

Selected applicants will be invited for a personal interview by the Dental Hygiene Admission Committee.

Meeting the minimum requirements listed above does not guarantee any applicant an interview or admission to the Dental Hygiene program.

STUDENTS NOT SELECTED FOR ADMISSION MUST REAPPLY BEFORE FEBRUARY 28TH OF THE NEXT YEAR.

Transfer Students Must meet all of the requirements for general admission and special Dental Hygiene admission criteria.

Must be eligible for immediate readmission to the college last attended.

All statements related to admission criteria or announcements of the present policies are subject to revisions.


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Early Childhood Education Technology 1 The applicant must meet general admission requirements for Pearl River Community College (See General Admissions Procedures).

2 The student must score a minimum composite score of 12 on the ACT.

3 The student must submit a current Mississippi State Department of Health Immunization Form #121.

4 Students must complete a Criminal Records Check Form and the fingerprinting background check. (To be completed when student

meets first Early Childhood Education course.)

5 All required developmental courses must be successfully completed before entering sophomore course work.

6 Random drug testing is required of all students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. Each student must sign the Pearl River Community College Drug Consent Form agreeing to be randomly tested for drugs.


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Medical Laboratory Technology The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program begins each fall semester on the PRCC Hattiesburg campus. In addition to all of Pearl River Community College’s general admission requirements for a technical student, the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program has specific additional program admission requirements as listed below:

All of the following are due by May 1st

ACT 18 (ACT of 16 is accepted if English and Algebra are completed with a minimum of “C”)

Online PRCC application

MLT Program application with autobiography

Official High School Transcript or GED (Required if no college)

Official transcript of ALL Colleges (E-script preferred)

Admission to the MLT program is competitive based upon

ACT Score

General cumulative GPA

Science GPA (grade of “C” or better)

Interview points

Communication Skills

Knowledge of the field

Must be eligible to take College Algebra (MAT 1313/4)

Only Highest ranking applicants are interviewed

Class size is 20 students

Before final acceptance, your health care provider health form must be submitted that includes: o Hepatitis B vaccinations documentation o TB skin test o Color blind test o 2 MMR vaccinations o Childhood Vaccination Records

NOTE: Priority for student admission to the program will be as follows: district, out-of-district, and out-of-state candidates. All MLT applicants must be able to master all of the essential functions in order to complete the MLT Program. All PRCC MLT program students will be required to complete a criminal background check. According to various sections of the Mississippi law, persons convicted of certain felonies and/or misdemeanors may be refused clinical placement and/or employment by healthcare facilities. All statements related to admission criteria or announcements of the present policies are subject to revisions. NOTE: Courses taken in the spring semester of the year of application cannot be used to calculate GPAs or rank due to the fact that the deadline precedes the end of the semester.


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Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology In addition to all of Pearl River Community College’s general admission requirements for a technical student, the Occupational Therapy Assistant program has specific additional requirements.

Applicants must have the following documents on file at the Forrest County Center by May 1 to be considered for admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

An application for admission to Pearl River Community College.

An application for admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

An official high school transcript from an approved high school or GED equivalency score.

Official college transcripts of all colleges previously attended.

ACT score from national or residual test. (Please note that ACT scores taken before October 1989 will be converted to Enhanced ACT scores.)

Documentation confirming at least 8 hours of occupational therapy observation.

Admissions Admission to the OTA program is competitive and based on ACT scores, previous academic coursework, and a personal interview. Interviews will be granted based upon ACT score and previous academic achievement. Points at personal interviews will be based upon:

Verbal/oral communications,

Knowledge of the field of OT,

Assessment of attitudes/previous experiences that would make the candidate likely to excel in and enjoy the field of Occupational Therapy.

Science Requirements The OTA program strongly encourages students to complete coursework in Anatomy and

Physiology prior to beginning OTA coursework. Students may accept admission into the OTA program in May of a given year and complete their A & P requirements in the summer semester before the first OTA semester course sequence which starts in the fall semester. Required courses are BIO 1514/1524 (Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Lab) or 2514/2524 (Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Lab). These science electives will be accepted as the mathematics/science elective toward meeting academic coursework graduation requirements. Please note that A & P I & II are transferable to other institutions should the student seek a future graduate degree, such as a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy (bridge program). Principles of A & P is generally not accepted in graduate programs.


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Physical Therapist Assistant Technology In addition to all of Pearl River Community College’s general admission requirements for a technical student, the Physical Therapist Assistant Technology Program has specific additional program admission requirements as listed below:

Applicants must have the following documents on file in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at the Forrest County Center April 10, 2017 (April 9, 2018) to be considered for admission to the PTA program.

A Pearl River Community College application for admission (submitted online only).

A Physical Therapist Assistant Program application for admission.

An official high school transcript from an approved high school or GED test transcript.

Official college transcripts(s) of all colleges attended if college work has been completed.

An acceptable ACT score (1 or 2). 1. Composite score of 18, an 19 or above on the mathematics subtest (or have completed

College Algebra with a “C” or better by the deadline), and 17 or above on the English subtest (or have completed English Composition I with a “C” or better by the deadline), are allowed on the ACT administrations to meet ACT minimum standards for consideration to the PTA program. The minimum composite score for ACT administrations prior to October 1989 is 15, a 15 or above on the mathematics subtest (or have completed College Algebra with a “C” or better by the deadline and 13 or above on the English subtest (or have completed English Composition I with a “C” or better by the deadline OR

2. Attain a 16 or higher ACT composite (since October 1989), an 19 or above on the mathematics subtest (or have completed College Algebra with a “C” or better by the deadline) and a 17 or above on the English subtest (or have completed English Composition I with a “C” or better by the deadline), and achieve at least 12 semester hours of the general education course work in the PTA program curriculum, with a grade of “C” or better from an accredited college or university. If A&P I and II have been taken, they must have been completed within three years prior to admission into the PTA program. If A&P I and II were taken longer than three years prior to admission into the PTA program, the student must retake these two courses once admitted to the program.

Observation form (if applicant is electing to observe - recommended)

Authorization for Medication Treatment form

The applicant must have documentation of attendance at an Information Session.

Selection of students:

Admission to the PTA program is competitive based on ACT scores, overall GPA, and core GPA course work. All PTA program applicants will be “ranked” according to the Admission Point Scale. The Admission Point Scale will identify students who have potential for success in the PTA program. The selection committee submits a list of candidates according to the “rank” on the point scale for a personal interview. Interview points and rank score will be the final determining factor for admission. Points granted at the interview will be based on: (1) Verbal and Nonverbal communication skills including writing skills; (2) Knowledge of the field of Physical Therapy and the role of the PTA in the field; as well as (3) Basic interview skills.

NOTE: Courses taken in the Spring semester of the year of application cannot be used to calculate GPA’s or rank due to the fact that the deadline precedes the end of the semester.


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Practical Nursing While admission requirements are the same, the Practical Nursing Program has more than one path. Students can follow the traditional three-semester path with day classes, a four-semester night track, or a track designed specifically for students are still in high school (dual enrollment).

1 The applicant must complete a Pearl River Community College application and an application to the Practical Nursing program.

2 Submit an acceptable ACT score. An acceptable ACT score is a composite of 16 with a 14 in mathematics and 14 in reading. If the applicant took the ACT prior to October 1989 an acceptable score is a Composite of 13, with a 12 in mathematics and 12 in reading.

3 Submit proof of official high school transcript/diploma from an accredited high school indicating date of graduation or official GED Report indicating “passed”.

4 Submit an official transcript(s) from every college attended.

5 Applicants will be selected on the following basis:

ACT ranking; utilizing this point system: Points ACT Prior to 10/1/89 Enhanced ACT 25 or higher 27 or higher 10 23-24 25-26 8 20-22 23-24 6 17-19 20-22 4 15-16 18-19 2 13-14 16-17 1

Ranking of college GPA based on a minimum of 12 semester hours applicable to a degree.

G.P.A. Range or four year cumulative High School GPA if no college course have been acquired.

3.8 - 4.0 10 3.5 - 3.7 8 3.2 - 3.4 6 2.9 - 3.1 4 2.6 - 2.8 2 2.5 1

High school Allied Health classes utilizing this point system:

Two years completed 2 One year completed 1 Ranking of assigned points for applicants with a GED and no college GPA:

Score Range Points Awarded 190 - 200 10 180 - 189 8 170 – 179 6 160 – 169 4 150 – 159 2 145 – 159 1

Verifiable Health Care Employment (1 year or longer) 2 Verifiable Health Care Employment (Less than 1 year 1 State Certified Nursing Assistant Courses completed prior to March 1 deadline (with Verifiable college transcript). Applicant will be

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awarded 2 points per college hour for A and 1 point per college hour for a B; no points below a B for courses listed below: Principles of A&P 1 and 2 Lecture and Lab Bio 1511, BIO 1513, BIO 1514, BIO 1521, BIO 1523, BIO 1524 (or transcript equivalent) Anatomy and Physiology 1& 2 Lecture and Lab BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2514, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, BIO 2524 (or transcript equivalent) Human Growth and Development EPY 2533 (or transcript equivalent) Nutrition FCS 1253 (or transcript equivalent) Medical Terminology 1 HIT 1213 ( or transcript equivalent) Medical Office Terminology 1 and 2) BOT 1613, BOT 1623 (or transcript equivalent)

6 For those applicants selected for admission as determined by this point system, these items are required:

Physical exam including TB testing and a drug screen.

College approved health form completed and signed by a health care provider of the applicant’s choice confirming that the applicant is in good health and possesses the required physical abilities to function satisfactorily within the program and the occupation. Drug screening will be a part of this examination and must render a negative result to continue in the program. The TB testing must render a negative result or have documented clearance from the Mississippi Department of Public Health to continue in the program.

7 For applicants selected for admission, a criminal background check will be conducted. If a disqualifying event is revealed, it may prohibit

the applicant from participating in clinical. All PN students are required to participate in clinical. Instructions for obtaining the background check will be given during orientation and a fee will be assessed.

8 Those applicants, who are selected for admission, must have evidence of current CPR certification for health care providers in either

American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Course OR American Heart Association CPR (Health Provider Course). CPR Certification must not expire prior to date of graduation from the PN Program.

9 Qualified alternates will be placed on a waiting list and may be selected to fill any vacancies that occur prior to the end of late registration that school year.

10 Students accepted into the program must obtain a grade of 80 or higher in each PNV course to progress in the program.

Upon completion, the practical nursing student will receive a “Certificate of Proficiency” and may be eligible to apply for and take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN©) for practical nurses. Licensing of practical nursing is regulated by the Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN). The MSBN requires a separate fingerprinting and background check conducted by their criminal investigations department. This will be the second Criminal Background check you will have completed while in the program. You will be assessed a fee for this service by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense may be a “disqualifying event” and may result in delay in or inability to obtain licensure by the board to issue a license.


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Radiologic Technology In addition to all PRCC regular admission requirements, the following must be in the Program Director’s office and complete by March 1st of the year that the application is being submitted.

1 Radiologic Technology Application form completed and returned.

2 Official High School Transcript.

3 Official College Transcripts (ALL).

4 Handwritten autobiography.

5 ACT scores - minimum composite score of 18. Close attention will be paid to sectional scores or additional coursework must be accomplished to meet PRCC standards.

6 Personal interview with the Program Director.

7 Documented tour of a clinical radiology facility (signed statement by Chief Technologist)

8 High School Graduate or the equivalent.

Selection of students will be done by a committee which is composed of representatives from PRCC and Clinical Education Centers. Selection for these positions is competitive and based upon grades, ACT scores, and personal presentation. Students selected must provide a satisfactory physical exam form to include immunization records must be completed prior to beginning class.


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Respiratory Care Technology In addition to all of Pearl River Community College’s general admission requirements for a technical student, the Respiratory Care Technology program has specific program admission requirements as listed below. The Respiratory Care Technology Program is housed in the Allied Health Building on the Forrest County Center.

Applicants must have the following documents on file at the Forrest County Center by May 1 of each year to be considered for admission to the Respiratory Care Technology program:

A. A Pearl River Community College application for admission, as well as an application for the Respiratory Care Technology program.

B. An official high school transcript from an approved high school or GED equivalency score. C. Official college transcript(s) from all institutions previously attended (current through May 1 for the year

that admission is being requested). D. ACT scores - minimum ACT score accepted is 16, preferred ACT score is 18 or higher.

1. ACT score may be from the national administration of the test or the residual.

2. Applicants who took the ACT prior to October 1989 will their results converted to the enhanced scores. (A score of 16 prior to October 1989 coverts to an 18 on the Enhanced ACT).

E. Completion of the following courses (with a “C” or better) before admission to the Respiratory Care Technology program. Courses can be in progress when applying but must be completed prior to the start of the respiratory program:

ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 BIO 1513 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I (or higher) Lecture 3 BIO 1511 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I (or higher) Lab 1 BIO 1523 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II (or higher) Lecture 3 BIO 1521 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II (or higher) Lab 1 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3 MAT 1313/4 College Algebra 3 Behavioral/Social Sciences Elective 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3

TOTAL HOURS for Prerequisite courses 23

Additional Recommended Courses: Medical Terminology Elective (3hrs), Microbiology with lab (4hrs)

F. Grade point average for the prerequisite courses must be at least 2.50; minimum preferred is 3.0. G. Anatomy and Physiology courses must have been completed within the last 5 years! H. Must include a current photo no larger than 3X5. Photo may be with a digital camera, professional

photography or passport photo. I. Attend an Information session for the Respiratory Care Technology program. Dates to be posted yearly.

Selection of students:

A. Admission to the Respiratory Care Technology program is based on ACT score, GPA (Only courses required for admission to the program will be considered when computing grade point averages) and an interview.

B. Selected applicants will be invited for a personal interview by the Respiratory Care Technology Admissions Committee.

C. Please note, meeting the minimum requirements listed above does not guarantee any applicant admission the Respiratory Care Technology program.

D. For those students accepted into the Respiratory Care Technology program, the following will be required: 1. Physical (that includes TB skin test and Drug screen) 2. Immunization records - Complete for college admission (Form 121), including DTAP, MMR, & Varicella

(or history of disease) 3. FBI Criminal history background check 4. Office of Inspector General Background Check 5. Health Insurance card verification 6. Vehicle insurance card verification 7. Hepatitis B series completed or begun or signed declination form 8. Drug screen

E. Students not selected for admission to the program must reapply prior to May 1 of the next year if they want to be reconsidered.

Transfer students:

A. Must meet all of the requirements for general admission and special Respiratory Care Technology admission criteria.

B. Must be eligible for immediate readmission to the college last attended.



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Surgical Technology

1 Twenty students are admitted to the program beginning each January. Students that are not selected for admission to the program must complete the entire application process if they want to re-apply the next year.

2 The applicant must be 18 years of age.

3 The applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 16 with an 18 preferred. Before OCT 1989 13 or above After OCT 1989 16 or above

4 The applicant must have the following documents submitted to the Surgical Technology Department prior to the October 1st deadline. Applicant’s file must be complete.

PRCC application

SUT application

ACT scores (call 1-319-337-1313 or go to www.act.org) if ACT score is not on transcript

High School transcript (including PRCC)

College transcript (If attended any college other than PRCC)

5 Applicants with completed files that meet the requirements (minimum ACT score of 16), and are submitted by the deadline will be pre-ranked using a total from ACT score, high school GPA or college GPA (college GPA will be calculated using coursework that falls within the SUT Plan of Study). Highest ranking applicants may be considered for an interview. Maximum of 60 applicants will be invited to Interview.

6 For those applicants offered a position in the upcoming class, the following is required. ** Note: Details and requirements will be discussed in a mandatory Orientation session. Applicants will be advised of the date and time.

Physical Examination

10 Panel Drug Screen with negative results

TB skin test with negative results (if positive results, proof of a cleared chest x-ray) or provide evidence of no TB disease per negative result of T-Spot or Quantiferon Gold blood test

CPR-C Healthcare Provider Certification (must remain current)

Hepatitis B immunization series or declination waiver

Completed DPT Primary Immunizations

Tetanus shot within the past 10 years

Flu Vaccination within the current flu season/s

Cleared Criminal Background check

Copy of valid Driver’s License (must remain current)

Proof of Health Insurance (must remain current)

Proof of Auto Insurance (must remain current)

2 Professional Letters of Recommendation (within the last 3 months)

AST Membership

Additional requirements may need to be met at the request of various clinical sites

Depending on the number of qualified applicants, some students may be placed on an Alternate list to possibly fill any vacancies. This Alternate list will void on or near the late registration date.

Allied Health Program notes: o Surgical Technology Students may be randomly selected for a drug screening at any time during the course of the program, and

the student will be responsible for all associated costs. o Surgical Technology students may be exposed to various blood borne pathogens, infectious diseases, bloody and bodily fluids.

Universal and Standard Precautions as well as PPE (personal protective equipment) will be covered during the didactic and Clinical portions of the SUT Program.

o Health Care Criminal History Background Check: Applicants for PRCC Allied Health/Nursing Programs may be required to submit fingerprints for a Criminal Background Check in accordance with Mississippi State Law. This process may be required by Clinical Sites. If any student is found to have a disqualifying event on their background check, they may be prohibited from attending Clinical and therefore will not meet Clinical criteria and will not be allowed to continue in the Program.

Priority in student admissions will be given to (1) district applicants, (2) out-of-district applicants, (3) out-of-state applicants.



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Utility Lineman Technology

1 The applicant must meet general admission requirements for Pearl River Community College (see General Admission requirements).

2 Set up registration appointment with the Utility Lineman instructor. Appointments for new students will begin on June 1st. Enrollment is limited. Appointment will be on Mondays — Thursdays. Registration will be handled by appointment only – no walk-in registration.

3 Once your schedule has been created, you have been conditionally accepted for the fall class. You MUST attend an orientation meeting for new students in July. The meeting details will be given to the applicant during their registration meeting. All required paperwork must be turned in at the orientation meeting. If you do not attend this meeting or do not submit your required paperwork, you will be dropped from all of your classes.

4 You must successfully complete all courses scheduled for the semester with a “C” or better in order to continue in the program. If you do not maintain a “C” average, you will be dropped from the next semester’s classes.

Required Paperwork:

Application Complete a Utility Lineman application – due at registration.

License and Registration

Submit a copy of your current driver’s license – due at registration. You must have a clean driving record for the past 3 years. Complete the MVR Information sheet – due at registration.

Mississippi Class A Commercial Driver’s Permit (or License)

Obtain a Mississippi Class A Commercial Driver’s Permit (or License). Out-of-State Residents must be 21 years old and obtain a valid state Class A Commercial Driver’s Permit (or License) – due at orientation meeting. Class A permit will consist of the following tests:

General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles - Study Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

Cost is $25.00 to take the three tests. Payable one time – if you keep your receipt

Class A permit – Cost is $13.00

Class A License – Cost is $41.00

Online Driver's License Manual - www.dps.state.ms.us. Click Driver's License Manual.

MDOT (MS Department of Transportation) card

Obtain a MDOT (MS Department of Transportation) card. Drug Test results must be submitted to the instructor one week before the beginning of the fall semester. Physical & Drug Test must be taken at the following location: Poplarville Family Medical Clinic 1222 S Main Street Poplarville, MS 39470 Call for Appointment: 601.795.9320 Approximate Cost is $110.00 Submit a signed Drug Testing Policy form.


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EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID


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Expenses Tuition and fees are due and payable at the start of each term. Pearl River Community College requires students with out of pocket balances to enroll their balances with the Nelnet Payment Plan. The Plan provides an interest free monthly payment plan for those students who either do not have financial aid, or do not have enough financial aid to cover the full cost of attendance. Simply go to River Guide, enter user id and pin number, click on Payment Plan icon. Here the student will enroll only the out-of-pocket portion of their student account. The PRCC Business Office will receive notification of the enrollment within 24 hours. The account enrollment in the Payment Plan will satisfy the financial requirements for registration. Those students who wish to pay in full up front may do so at the PRCC Business Office. Statements will be emailed each month to the student’s PRCC email address. Payments can be mailed to the Business Office, or can be made at the Business Office located in the Administration Building. Online payments can be made by visiting the college’s web site at www.prcc.edu. Business Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A schedule of current fees may be obtained online at http://www.prcc.edu/elearning/charges-fees, or from the Business Office, or by calling (601) 403-1204, 1205 or 1130. Student fees for living in residence halls include room and board (meals) without exception. Each Identification Card is validated on a semester basis. *No student may register for classes if a prior term has not been paid in full.

Refund Policy Students who officially withdraw or cut-out of all classes during a semester will have their financial accounts reviewed to determine if adjustments to institutional fees should be made. (A student must withdraw from all classes in order to receive credit on tuition.) The institutional refund policy is applied to all students, without regard to academic classification or eligibility of Title IV student assistance. The policy is in compliance with the Federal Refund and Federal Pro-Rata guidelines. Appeals for refunds due to extenuating circumstances may be made in writing to the Vice President for Business and Administrative Services, Pearl River Community College, P.O. Box 5060, 101 Highway 11 North, Poplarville, MS 39470. Any refund will be mailed to the student at the address of his/her record.

TUITION

Fall & Spring Semesters Percentage Refund Summer Terms

1st Week 100% 100%

End of 2nd Week 75% 50%

End of 3rd Week 50% 0

End of 4th Week 25% 0

NO REFUND AFTER 4TH WEEK

ROOM AND BOARD

Fall & Spring Semesters Withdrawn By: Percentage Refund

Before Classes Begin 100%

1st Week 75%

2nd Week 50%

3rd Week 25%

4th Week 25%

SUMMER SEMESTER: NO ROOM & BOARD REFUNDS

Financial Assistance

Federal Financial Aid Programs A student must be seeking a degree or certificate from Pearl River Community College and must meet minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements in order to qualify for the federal student aid programs listed below.

Federal Pell Grant Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year in order for eligibility to be determined. The information provided on the FAFSA is used by the Department of Education to calculate each student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC determines if a student is eligible and for how much. Students who are eligible for the Pell Grant must also be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as determined by PRCC’s SAP Policy. Students must have not been convicted of a drug-related offense while receiving Federal funds, must not be in default on a Federal student loan or have received a Pell Grant for more than 12 full-time equivalent semesters, and cannot owe an overpayment on Federal aid received. Male students must also register with Selective Service before reaching age 26. Contact the PRCC Office of Financial Aid if you have questions. NOTE: STUDENTS HAVE A LIFETIME PELL GRANT LIMIT OF 12 FULL-TIME SEMESTERS OR THE EQUIVALENT. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL

http://www.prcc.edu/

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TRACK THIS VIA THE NATIONAL STUDENT LOAN DATABASE SYSTEM (NSLDS). THIS IS A FINAL DECISION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND CANNOT BE APPEALED TO THE SCHOOL.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Federal grant awarded to first-time undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, amount of other aid awarded and the availability of funds. Students must meet all of the requirements for continued eligibility of the Pell Grant listed above. Students who complete their financial aid file by May 30th will receive priority consideration for this program.

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) Students must meet all of the requirements for continued eligibility of the Pell Grant listed above. Eligibility is based on financial need, other aid awarded, and availability of funds. Eligible students are employed in offices and departments on campus and are paid on a monthly basis. Students are allowed to work only during the first two years of enrollment (four semesters) and the summer terms before and after the freshman year. A separate application is required from the Office of Financial Aid to apply for this program. Students who submit the application by the priority date of April 4th will receive priority consideration for this program.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Program (Direct Loan) - Federal Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Parent Plus Loans Students must complete the FAFSA each year in order to determine eligibility. Students must also be making Satisfactory Academic Progress and be enrolled in a minimum of six hours when loan funds are received to receive a student loan disbursement. Students must have not been convicted of a drug-related offense while receiving federal funds, must not be in default on a federal student loan and cannot owe an overpayment on federal aid received or borrow in excess of lifetime loan limits. See http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/loans. A separate application is required from the Office of Financial Aid to apply for this program. The terms of any loan received by a student as part of the student's financial aid package, a sample loan and repayment schedule for sample loans and the necessity of repaying loans can be found in the information accompanying the student's master promissory note and lender disclosure statements. Students may also find valuable information for managing student loan debt at http://www.studentloans.gov. PRCC shall provide and collect exit counseling information as required by 34 CFR 382.604 for borrowers under the Federal Loan Programs. PRCC makes a good faith effort to publish exit counseling instructions and materials to all students who have ever had a student loan and who graduate, withdraw from school, or discontinue enrollment. Loan exit counseling can also be completed on the Web at www.studentloans.gov. Students who are having trouble making their student loan payments should contact their servicer. Students might be eligible for deferment or forbearance of loan payments for a temporary period. Students who are unsure of their servicer can use the NSLDS website http://www.nslds.ed.gov. Students can also find valuable information for managing student loan debt and deferment and forbearance forms at www.studentloans.gov.

How to Apply for Federal Financial Assistance

Application Financial aid is awarded on an academic year basis (August to August) and students must reapply for financial aid each year. Students must complete the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for financial assistance. Students should read the instructions carefully before completing the application and answer all applicable questions. This application can be completed via the internet website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov . Effective May 2015, students and parents are required to apply for a FSA ID. Visit www.fsaid.ed.gov and create a FSA ID. Our Title IV code is 002430

Student Aid Report (SAR) The Pell Grant Student Aid Report is mailed directly to the student’s home address or an email response is sent to those who provide an email address on the FAFSA. An electronic version is received by the school that the student lists on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The report is required for determination of eligibility for all federal assistance programs.

Verification Process Each year the U.S. Department of Education selects a percentage of financial aid applicants for a process called verification. In addition, the Office of Financial Aid is required to review and to resolve any conflicting data provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This gives the Office of Financial Aid the authority to request certain documents such as parent and student IRS tax return transcripts, w-2 forms from employers, verification of untaxed income, proof of marital status, verification of number in household and in college, and other documentation as needed. Applicants selected for the verification process should provide documentation in a timely manner as to expedite the awarding process.

Admission All financial aid applicants must be regularly enrolled students to receive any financial assistance. Entering freshmen and transfer students should contact the Admissions Office.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/loans

http://www.studentloans.gov/


http://www.nslds.ed.gov/


http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/


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Transfer Students Transfer Students who have already borrowed $32,000 in subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans (or combination of) will not be certified for

any Direct Loan(s) at Pearl River Community College and may not be eligible to receive any Title IV aid assistance. These students may wish to seek outside sources of grants and alternative loans.

Official transcripts from all previous colleges attend (regardless of whether or not financial aid was received) must be forwarded to the Office of Admissions. All credit hours attempted (including those for which grades of W, WF, I, and WP) that are received will be included as hours attempted.

College accepted transfer credit will be subject to the same SAP standards as institutional credits.

Required Enrollment Status-Federal Financial Aid Recipients PROGRAM REQUIRED ENROLLMENT

Federal Pell Grant One (1) Semester Hours

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Priority given to Twelve (12) Semester Hours

Federal Work-Study (FWS) Twelve (12) Semester Hours

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Six (6) Semester Hours

Required Refund Distribution Federal law requires that unused funds paid to the college must be returned to the following sources in the order indicated below: 1. William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program 2. Federal Pell Grant Program 3. Federal SEOG Program 4. Student

Satisfactory Progress Policy Pearl River Community College is required by federal regulations to establish minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) that recipients must make toward completion of an eligible academic or career-technical program of study. These standards encourage successful completion of an educational goal in a timely manner. This policy is separate from the Office of Admissions Policy and is monitored in the Office of Financial Aid. The following policy is in compliance with the federal guidelines for Satisfactory Academic Progress. Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards apply to the following Title IV federal financial aid programs:

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Federal Work Study

Federal Direct Loan Program

Federal Plus Loan Program Students Receiving Federal Financial Aid Must: 1. Maintain a minimum completion rate for all hours and 2. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA): and 3. Complete an eligible academic or career-technical program before they have attempted 93 hours

Hours Earned and Grade Point Average Required for Eligibility

Number of Hours Attempted: Your Cumulative should be at least: Your Completion Rate % should be at least:

1-24 1.5 67%

25-36 1.75 67%

37 and above 2.0 67%

Students enrolled in certificate programs of less than four (4) semester must maintain a 2.00 GPA at all times. These programs are, but not limited to, Cosmetology, LPN, Barbering, Construction Equipment Operation, and Welding.

Academic history is reviewed for all students applying for financial aid, regardless of whether financial aid was received during past enrollment.

Academic history includes transfer hours, withdrawal hours, incomplete hours, repeated hours and developmental hours.

Attempted Hours include all PRCC and transfer hours in which the student has enrolled.

Earned Hours include all PRCC and transfer hours in which the student has enrolled

The formula for calculating the completion rate is Earned Hours/Attempted Hours.


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Credit Completion Rate All PRCC students must successfully complete 67% of credit hours attempted. This is the number of hours successfully completed compared to the number of hours attempted. This quantitative or incremental measurement will be a completion of two-thirds of all cumulative attempted credit hours. Cumulative Grade Point Average All PRCC students must maintain the required grade point average to be eligible for federal financial aid. Maximum Time Frame- All recipients of federal financial aid have a maximum of 90 attempted hours (1.5 x 60 minimum hours required for most PRCC programs) to complete a certificate or degree program. Transfer hours are included in the 90 attempted hours. The maximum time frame is adjusted on an individual basis for programs which require more than 60 hours. SAP Review and Notification

Academic progress is reviewed at the end of each term to determine compliance with the Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), Completion rate and maximum time frame standards.

Students who do not meet minimum standards for Cumulative Grade Point Average and Credit Completion Rate will be given a one semester warning status.

Students who began the semester on “Financial Aid Warning” and still fail to meet the Cumulative Grade Point Average and Credit Completion Rate standard at the end of the semester will be placed on “Financial Aid Suspension”.

Students who exceed the maximum time frame standard for the first time, and subsequent times, will be placed on Financial Aid suspension status.

Attempts to notify all ineligible students via their PRCC e-mail account will be made; however, PRCC Wildcat Web will serve as official notification of SAP eligibility.

It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with SAP and to monitor his/her progress each term. Reinstatement and Appeal Process Students who have been suspended from receiving the Title IV financial aid may appeal based on mitigating circumstances including but not limited to illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, undue hardships or other such circumstances beyond the student’s control. To request an appeal, student must complete the Loss of Financial Aid Appeal form which is available in the Office of Financial Aid on your local campus or online at www.prcc.edu/finaid. The following items must be submitted with the Loss of Financial Aid Appeal form to your local Office of Financial Aid or via fax (601) 403-1036:

A written letter which explains in detail the reason that the student has not been able to meet SAP standards.

An explanation of what has changed in the student’s circumstances that will allow them to succeed.

Documentation for any extenuating circumstances listed in the appeal. Such as but not limited to a letter from a doctor, an accident re-port, etc.

The student will be notified via their PRCC email and Wildcat Web. If the student is reinstated, the student will be placed on financial aid probation. Appeals are limited to one per student except in extreme extenuating circumstances. Appeals will be granted for one semester only and the student will be reviewed for satisfactory academic progress before being granted financial aid for additional semesters. Because students must demonstrate “progress” in the GPA and completion rate, the minimum standards for students on probation are:

If applicable, must follow the approved Academic/Graduation Plan

Must meet the minimum cumulative GPA listed on the above charge by the end of the probationary term

Must not receive any withdrawals, failing, or incomplete grades (‘W’s)

Students who fail to meet the above standards at the end of the reinstated “Financial Aid Probation” semester will be placed on “Financial Aid Suspension” for future semesters.

Financial aid suspension does not prevent students from attending PRCC provided they are not on academic suspension. Instructional Record/Repeat Coursework Policy A student’s entire instruction record, all attempted passed transfer and Pearl River Community College coursework, will be evaluated to determine eligibility for financial aid regardless of whether or not the student has received financial assistance during prior enrollment periods. Remedial courses are included in the determination of Satisfactory Academic Progress. Effective July 1, 2011, per federal regulations (34 CFR Section 668.2) repeated coursework that falls under the following conditions cannot be included in a student’s enrollment status for Title IV Federal Aid Eligibility, included the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Stafford Loans:

Repeating a previously passed course more than once. A course is considered passed if the student receives a grade of D or better.

Repeating a previously passed course due to failing other coursework (Example: Student fails Nursing 1 and has to repeat the entire semester. Financial Aid will cover the failed class but not the other classes).

Repeating a previously passed course for the sole purpose of gaining eligibility for Title IV aid. Federal Title IV aid will be recalculated based on the student’s adjusted enrollment status. This recalculated will applied regardless of whether a student received aid for previous course enrollments.


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Example 1: A student is repeating a previously passed three credit hour course for the second time. The student enrolled in a total of twelve credit hours for the term. Per federal regulations, the repeated course must be excluded from the student’s Title IV enrollment status. Only nine of the student’s twelve hours can be used to calculate his Title IV aid eligibility. The student’s Federal Pell Grant will be reduced to reflect three quarter time instead of full-time enrollment. Example 2: A student repeats a previously passed course. The student received an F on the second attempt. The student attempts for the course for the third time. The third course attempt will not be counted in the total enrollment hours for Title IV aid purposes. Example 3: A student repeats a previously passed course. The student withdraws from the course on the second attempt. The student attempts the course for the third time. The third course attempt will not be counted in total enrollment hours for the Title IV aid purposes.

Scholarships Pearl River Community College provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for students from institutional and private sources. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled on a full-time basis and in some instances, are required to maintain specific academic standards. ACADEMIC: Eligibility is based on composite ACT score, scholastic average in high school, or leadership activities in high school. SERVICE: Awarded to students involved in athletic and service endeavors while in college. FOUNDATION: Made available through gifts from individuals, corporations, and organizations. The application for foundation scholarships is

available through RiverGuide. Once the student logs into RiverGuide, click on Wildcat Web, then the Student tab, then the link for Foundation Scholarship Application.

The priority date to apply for Foundation Scholarships is the first Monday in April of each year. Also, it is extremely important that you list your expected major on the application.


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Academic Scholarships The academic scholarships at Pearl River Community College are designed to recognize and award outstanding high school graduates who attend PRCC. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARD (2 YEARS)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Presidential Scholarship

Scholarship value Full Tuition, Room and Board

29 - 36 ACT Score.

Valedictorian/ Salutatorian Scholarship

Scholarship value Full Tuition, Room and Board

This scholarship recipient must be a graduate of a high school in the PRCC district.

Vice Presidential Scholarship

Scholarship value up to Full Tuition.

25-28 ACT Score

Full Career-Technical Scholarship (Tuition)

Scholarship value up to Full Tuition

This competitive scholarship is awarded to a student who completed a two year Career-Technical program at a high school within the state of Mississippi and who has an overall grade point average of 3.50 upon high school graduation. The student must enroll full-time at PRCC within one academic year of high school graduation.

Honors Scholarship Scholarship value up to Half Tuition

21-25 ACT Score

Half Career-Technical Scholarship (Half Tuition)

Scholarship value up to Half Tuition

This competitive scholarship is awarded to a student who completed a two year Career-Technical program at a high school within the state of Mississippi and who has an overall grade point average of 3.00 upon high school graduation. The student must enroll full-time at PRCC within one academic year of high school graduation.

Scholastic Excellence Scholarship

Scholarship value up to $350.00 These competitive scholarships are based on a cumulative high school GPA (9th, 10th, 11th, and first half of 12th grade) of 80 and/or a “B” average and a composite ACT score of 18.

Leadership Scholarship

Scholarship value up to $350.00 These competitive scholarships are offered to high school graduates who have been officers in student organizations while in their senior year. Letters of recommendation from faculty sponsors of student organizations are required. The student must have a minimum ACT score of 17 to apply for this scholarship.

Academic scholarships are awarded for a maximum of 4 semesters and students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. ACT Only scholarships are awarded to all high school graduates (in state as well as out of state students). Out of State students who believe they are eligible must contact the Office of Financial Aid. Scholarship values are subject to change based on changes in tuition and fees. Students are not eligible for both ACT and Career-Technical Scholarships.

Academic Scholarship Policies

Must be a legal resident of Mississippi to qualify for Career-Technical Scholarships.

Must have graduated from a high school, accredited by the state of Mississippi, in the Pearl River Community College district to qualify for Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarships.

All in state and out of state high school graduates who meet the ACT requirements are eligible for the Presidential or Vice Presidential Scholarships, Honors, Scholastic Excellence Scholarships or Leadership Scholarships. At this time out of district and out of state students who meet the ACT requirements must Self-Identify with the Office of Financial Aid.

Scholarship eligibility is limited to a maximum of four (4) semesters (excluding summer term) during the first two (2) years beyond high school graduation. Students forfeit any semester(s) of eligibility during that time period if not enrolled at PRCC on a full-time basis.

Only one academic scholarship or only one career technical scholarship, being of the highest value, is awarded to a student.

For scholarship purposes, ACT must be taken prior to enrollment in college.

Recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester at Pearl River Community College. One probationary semester will be allowed, provided the GPA is below 3.0 for any semester of if the student does not pass at least 15 hours.

Students must enroll for 15 hours each semester and maintain those hours each semester (excluding the summer term).

Students who transfer to PRCC from another college or university, within one year of graduation high school, may be eligible for academic scholarships.

Service Scholarship Policies Recipients are required to enroll and maintain full-time status during the semester.

Scholarships can be received for a maximum of six semesters.

Scholarships apply to direct institutional fees only (tuition, room and board, and educational supplies). Students do not receive cash refunds from service scholarships. Recipients with a credit balance after assessment of institutional fees are able to utilize the credit at the campus bookstore for necessary educational supplies (textbooks, workbooks, etc.) to be used by the scholarship recipient only.


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Career/Tech Scholarship Policies

These competitive scholarships are awarded to students who have completed a two-year career/technical program at a high school within the state of Mississippi.

Must be a legal resident of Mississippi to qualify for career/technical scholarships.

A student must have an overall grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4 point scale or 90 or higher on a 100 point scale upon high school graduation to receive the full scholarship. A student must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4 point scale or 80 or higher on a 100 point scale upon high school graduation to receive the half scholarship.

Students must have a Standard High School Diploma in order to be eligible for these scholarships. Students who have a Special Education Certificate, Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Attendance, or an Occupational Diploma are not eligible for these scholarships.

Additionally, all other academic scholarship policies apply.


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Development Foundation Scholarships SCHOLARSHIP NAME

Amount Awarded

NUMBER AWARDED

TERMS AWARDED

REQUIRED GPA

MAJOR

OTHER CRITERIA

Abbot, Samuel Memorial Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall & Spring 2.5 Preference given to Business Majors

Full time student/ Graduate of a high school in the PRCC six county district/ Preference given to financial need

Alexander, Ted J. Endowed Leadership Scholarship

$500 per semester

Determined annually, based on earnings

Fall & Spring

3.0 N/A

Full time student/ Preference given to Freshman in the PRCC six county district/ Application available in January from guidance counselors of district high schools

Allen-Howse Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or

available interest

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Nursing or Music Financial need/Full time student

American Legion Post 77, Waveland, Mississippi Scholarship

$500 per semester

Determined Annually

Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student/Hancock County resident

American Legion Post 139, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Scholarship

$ 500 per semester

Determined Annually

Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student/Hancock County resident/ Preference will be given to applicants who are relatives of American Legion Post 139 members

Anderson Paint and Carpet One Construction and Design Scholarship

$ 250 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.5 Drafting and Design or Construction Technology

Financial need considered/Full time student/ Graduate and resident within PRCC district

The Asbury Foundation Scholarship

Full Tuition

3

Fall & Spring 2.50 Allied Health or Nursing

Allied Health or Nursing majors are preferred; however, consideration for scholarship recipients is also open to other majors

Askew, Dr. and Mrs. John W., Jr. Dental Hygiene Scholarship

$ 250 1 Fall 3.0 Dental Hygiene

Financial need/Full time student/ Freshman/ Recommendation made by Dental Hygiene staff

Ball Family Scholarship

Tuition Each

Semester 1 Fall & Spring 2.5 Not Applicable

Graduates of Pearl River Central High School; Must demonstrate financial need

Barnes, Mr. & Mrs. Raymunda D. Scholarship

$250 per semester

1 Fall & Spring Not Applicable Preference given to a student who does not qualify for any federal assistance.

Barr, Ronald T., Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each semester or

available interest 2 Fall & spring 2.0

First preference given to a student majoring in Nursing (ADN or LPN) Second preference given to a student majoring in Education

Full time student/Preference given to a Financial need/First preference given to a Purvis High School graduate, second preference given to any Lamar County High School graduate

Batson (Ella Mae Moody) Scholarship

Tuition or available interest

1 Fall 2.0 Music Education

Financial need/Full time student

Bellsouth Scholarship $ 250 per

semester or available interest

3 Fall & Spring 2.0 Business or Education

Financial need/Full time student

Broom, Vernon Memorial Scholarship


available interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A

Financial Need/Full time student/Marion County resident

Byrd, Hollis and Elaine Mathematics Education Scholarship

$ 350 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 3.0 Mathematics Preference given to Poplarville High School graduate

Camp, Dewey W. and Quay Webb Scholarship


available interest 1 Fall & Spring 3.0 Athletics or Music

Financial need/Full time student/Merit and Leadership skills/ Mississippi resident

Cavataio, Rusty Memorial Scholarship

$500 per semester

1 Fall/Spring 2.0

Awarded to incoming Freshman football running back

Full time student; financial need; recipient must have tremendous character, competitive and winning attitude, and high standards; any remaining balance is returned to Donors’ fund

Classes of 1939-1942 Scholarship

$ 400 per semester or

Available interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student

Clearman, John Baptist Student Union Scholarship

$ 300 per semester

2 Fall & Spring 2.0 Preference given to a church related Major

Financial need/Full time student/Active member of the Baptist Student Union/ Preference given to


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SCHOLARSHIP NAME

Amount Awarded

NUMBER AWARDED

TERMS AWARDED

REQUIRED GPA

MAJOR

OTHER CRITERIA

Forrest or Lamar County resident

Coast Electric Power Association

$500 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A

Financial need/Full time student; Preference given to Coast Electric Power Association customers or to members of their families; Awarded alternately between Pearl River and Hancock Counties

Cole, Harry (Memorial) Machine Shop Scholarship

$500 per semester

2 Fall/Spring N/A Machine Shop Must show financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Cole, Verlene Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Not Applicable Resident of Lamar County; Preference given to a graduate of Oak Grove High School

Cole, Verlene Forrest/Lamar County Alumni Association Scholarship



Resident of Forrest or Lamar County; Graduate of a High School in Forrest or Lamar County or have a High School Equivalency

Columbia Lions Club Scholarship

$ 250 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student/Must be a current graduate of a high school in Marion County, in good standing with PRCC

Comsouth, Inc. Public Safety/Law Enforcement Scholarship

$ 250 per semester

3 Fall & Spring 3.0 Criminal Justice

Full time student/Current graduate/One each from Pearl River County, Marion County, Jeff Davis County, Forrest-Lamar County/Must possess high morals, integrity, and leadership qualities/Preference given to students involved in community and/or campus organizations related to public safety

Dale, Sebe Family Scholarship

$ 500 per semester


Financial need/Full time student/Must be a Marion, Lamar or Pearl River County resident

Daniels/ Castleberry Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Full time student/Must be of high moral standards and a member of a Christian Church

Daniels, Keith Memorial Scholarship

Available interest each semester


Full time student/Member of the Wildcat football team/Resident of PRCC district/Must possess traits exemplified by Coach Keith Daniels of honesty, integrity, initiative, dedication, pride, and high moral character/ Must not receive more than $ 900 above published cost of college fees

Dantagnan, Edith D. Nursing Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Nursing Full time student/Must be a graduate of a Bay St. Louis High School

Davis, Hollie N. and William M., Jr. Scholarship



Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of a High School or have obtained a GED within the PRCC district with preference given to a Marion or Jefferson Davis County resident

Delta Kappa Gamma-Sigma Chapter Scholarship

$ 300 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 3.0 Education

Financial need/Full time student/Female resident of Pearl River or Lamar County/ Active in school and community service with preference given to those that have received Academic and Civic honors and awards

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

2 student athletes

Fall/Spring 2.5 Finance/Marketing

Awarded to two players on the Wildcat Baseball Team majoring in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Restaurant & Hotel Management; unused funds will be returned to th Foundation Scholarship Program

Ellucian Technology Management Scholarship

Tuition Each Semester

1 Fall/Spring 2.5 gpa or higher

Any Major Considered Informaiton Technology Fields Preference

Full time student/Preference to student majoring in Information Technology Fields/Must maintain a 2.5 gpa or higher

Estep Academic Scholarship Tuition Each

Semester 1 Fall/Spring 3.25

Science, Business, or Medical

Full Time student/Financial Need/Unused balance returned to Donor’s Fund

Estep Dental Hygiene Scholarship

$500 1 Fall 3.25 Dental Hygiene Full time student/Resident of Pearle River County/Must maintain a 3.35 gpa while at PRCC

Estep, Jason and Shannon Scholarships

$500 4 Fall 3.35 Not Applicable Full time student/Residents of Pearl River County/Must maintain a 3.25 gpa while at PRCC

Estey, Dr. Wes and Dora Mae Eagle Scout Scholarship

$250 Per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.00

N/A Full time student/ Must have reached the distinction of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Inc.

Galmiche, Mae Moody Memorial Scholarship



Financial need/Full time student/Pearl River County resident

Gandy, Arthur Moore and Jessie Mae


1 Fall & Spring 2.00 Business or

Recipient must have graduated from a Pearl River County High School


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SCHOLARSHIP NAME

Amount Awarded

NUMBER AWARDED

TERMS AWARDED

REQUIRED GPA

MAJOR

OTHER CRITERIA

Smith Scholarship

Education

Hancock County Alumni Association Scholarship

$1,000 per semester or


Financial need/Full time student/ Graduate of a high school in Hancock County

Hancock/Pearl River county 40/8 Voiture and Le Femme Cabane 432 Scholarship


Determined annually, based on earnings

Fall & Spring 2.0 Nursing Full time student/Hancock or Pearl River County resident/Preference given to a sophomore

Hankins, Bruce Scholarship Full Tuition 1 Fall & Spring 2.5 Vocational Graduate of Purvis Vocational Center

Harden, John C. Scholarship $250 per

semester of available interest

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student

Hartwig, Lynn Cook Scholarship

$500 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.5 Health Related Field

Financial Need/Full time student/U.S. Citizen/Minimum ACT Score of 16/Proven Leadership qualities/Consideration will be given to applicants who are employees of or who are children of employees at Hattiesburg Clinic

Hattiesburg School of Radiologic Technology Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 3.0 Radiologic Technology (2nd year of program)

Financial need will be considered/Full time student/Recommendation made to the Scholarship Committee by the Radiologic Technology Director

Herrin, Frances and Joyce Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A Financial need will be considered/Full time student/Preference given to a Jefferson Davis County resident

Herring, William “Dub” Scholarship


1 Fall/Spring 2.5 Preference given to Business Major, but not required

Freshman student of high moral character and active in colleg organizations and/or athletics; very good GPA from high school.

Hill, Dr. & Mrs. Stanley Hill Dental Hygiene Scholarship


3 Fall 2.5 Dental Hygiene Program

Full time student that does not receive pell/must be in second year of Dental Hygiene Program/Must be a Mississippi Resident

Hinton, Debbie Memorial Scholarship

$250 per semester

1 Fall 2.50 Surgical Technology

Full time surgical technology student/ Minimum gpa of 2.50/ Letter of recommendation from SUT Program Director /Letter of recommendation from SUT instructor

Holden, Dobie Memorial Scholarship



Full time student/Member of Wildcat Football team/Resident of PRCC district/Preference given to a child or grandchild of a former Dobie Holden player/Must not receive more than $ 900 above published cost of college fees

Holden, Earlora Christian Athlete Scholarship


1 Fall/Spring 2.5 Not Applicable

Full time student/Sophomore/Must maintain 2.50 gpa/Member of PRCC Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Awarded to a student making a significant impact on fellow PRCC students for Christ

Holden, Warren and Virginia Rawls Memorial Scholarship


available interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student

Hope Haven Scholarship Tuition each

semester Varies Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A

Application must be approved by Hope Haven of Hancock County/Must have been in Foster Care System for one year or longer/Financial need

Hornsby, Benny and June Vocational/ Technical Student Scholarship

Tuition each Semester

1 Fall & spring 2.0 Vocational/ Technical

Financial need/Sophomore

Hough, Mary D. Memorial Scholarship



Financial need/Full time student/Member of a Christian church/Should reflect excellent character and moral standards by displaying high regard and a positive attitude toward his/her church, school, community and nation/Must be a graduate of a Pearl River County High school

House, Jessica Victoria Memorial Scholarship

½ Tuition Each Semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.00 Allied Health or Nursing

Attends Forrest County Center/ Cannot receive Pell or Government Assistance/ Must show financial need

Houston, John Family Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring

2.0 N/A

Financial need/Full time student/ Resident of PRCC six-county district/ Preference given to non-traditional student

Hudson, Betty Lou Courtney Memorial Scholarship

$ 375 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Graduate of Prentiss Christian School

Hurst, L.A., Jr. Endowed Scholarship


available interest

Determined Annually, based on earnings

Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student/High moral character and proven leadership abilities


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SCHOLARSHIP NAME

Amount Awarded

NUMBER AWARDED

TERMS AWARDED

REQUIRED GPA

MAJOR

OTHER CRITERIA

James, Eric “Poncho” Wildcat Scholarship

$625 per semester

2 Fall & Spring 2.00 N/A Scholarship awarded to one Wildcat Cheerleader and to the Wildcat Mascot

Kendrick, Naomi Memorial Scholarship

One-half tuition or available

interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.00 N/A

Full time student/ Must retain a 2.00 gpa each semester/ Any remaining balance on scholarship must be returned to the Donor’s Fund

Ladner, Louis and Catherine Auto Mechanics Scholarship

$1000 per semester

2 Fall/Spring 2

Awarded to two students in AutoMechanics program

Cannot be receiving federal assistance

Langnecker, Ken Scholarship

Available interest per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A Financial need/Full time student/ Poplarville High school graduate/Must possess high moral character

Lee, Berlon Scholarship $250 per


1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student/Resident from Marion or Hancock County

Lee, Fred N. Memorial $600 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Athletics Member of Wildcat Basketball team/Academic eligible with NJCCA & MJCAA

Lossett, Amy Probst Scholarship


available interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.0

First Preference given to a Religious Major/Second given to Journalism or Secondary Education

Full time student/Female/Sophomore/ Must have been a resident of Pearl River County for at least (5) years

Lowe, Virginia Mauldin Memorial

$ 200 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Art or Education

Financial need/ Poplarville High school graduate

Malone, Dr. Thomas J. and Patricia Honors Institute Scholarship

$1,250 per semester

2 students who are members of the Honors Institute

Fall/Spring 3.4 Not Applicable

Awarded to one female student who participates in the String of Pearls and to one male student who is on a PRCC Athletic Team; unused funds will be returned to the Foundation Scholarship Program

Marion/Jefferson Davis County Alumni Association Scholarship


2 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student/Must be a graduate of Marion or a Jefferson Davis County High school

McArthur, Robert A., Sr. Memorial Scholarship



Drafting and Design Technology

Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to a resident of Hancock County

McGill, Pamela M. Memorial Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.5 Journalism, Communication or Education

Financial need/Full time student/ Poplarville High school graduate

McPhail, Larry L. Sportswriter Scholarship

$300 per semester

1 Fall/Spring 2 Sports Writing or Journalism

Financial need/Full time student/Funds Returned to Donor’s Fund if Not Used

Mississippi Mud Pirates/Anthony “Stony” Gendusa Memorial Scholarship

$250 per semester

1 Fall/Spring 2.5 Sports Medicine Resident of Pear River County, Full Time Student

Moody, J.S. and Kathryn Scholarship


available interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Nursing Financial need/Full time student

Navoy, Angelina Barbieri Memorial Scholarship

$500 per semester or

available interest (whichever is

less)

1 Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A Financial need/Full time student/ Graduate of a Pearl River County High School or have a GED equivalency

Nicholson, Arthur B. Memorial Scholarship

Tuition/Room/ Board each semester or

available interest

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Education Financial need/Full time student/Active involvement in community and school activities

Parish Tractor Company $250 per semester

1 Fall/Spring 2.0 Vocational Trade Program

Fulltime Student/Graduate of Prentiss Christian

Patten, Ray Memorial Scholarship


available interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Music Education

Financial need/Full time student/ Sophomore

Pearl River County Alumni Scholarship

One-half tuition per semester

3 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A One recipient each from Pearl River Central High School, Poplarville High School, and Picayune High School

Pearl River County Homebuilders Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.5 in Career Technical Course work

Building Trades Program

Graduate of a Pearl River County High School

Pearl River Kennel Club Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Pre-Veterinarian Medicine

Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to Pearl River County High School graduate

Picayune Kiwanis Scholarship

$500 per semester

2 Fall & Spring 2.00 N/A Financial need/ Presented to one graduate from Picayune High School and to one graduate from Pearl River Central High School


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SCHOLARSHIP NAME

Amount Awarded

NUMBER AWARDED

TERMS AWARDED

REQUIRED GPA

MAJOR

OTHER CRITERIA

Picayune Lions Club Scholarship

$ 250 per semester


Financial need/Full time student/Must register for the first fall semester following high school graduation and attend for four consecutive semesters/Must be of sound and good moral character/Must be a graduate of Pearl River Central High School or of Picayune High School

Pigott, James Horris and Minnie Rae Scholarship


available interest (whichever is

less)

1 Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A Full time student/Graduate of Picayune Memorial High School/May be retained for four consecutive semesters

Polk, Alma Stringer Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each Semester or


Financial need/Full time student/ Preference given to students of single parents/Preference given to a Marion County High School graduate

Poplarville First United Methodist Etheridge Memorial Scholarship

$ 300 or available

interest 1 Fall 3.0 N/A

Financial need/Full time student/Member of a Christian church and should reflect excellent character and moral standards

Posey, Buford Scholarship $500 per


1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Full time Student

Practical Nursing Faculty Scholarship

$ 150 1 Fall 3.5

Practical Nursing Program at the Forrest County Center

Financial need/Full time student/Absences not to exceed 18 hours during the semester

PRC Homemaker Volunteers Association Hudnall, Lori Penton Scholarship

$ 100 1 Fall 2.5 N/A Full time student/Must be a graduate of Pearl River County High School

PRCC Board of Trustees Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring

3.0 for PRCC Student “B” average for incoming freshman

N/A Financial need/Full time student/Must be a resident within the PRCC six county district

PRCC Development Foundation Honors Institute Scholarship

$2000 per semester,

Freshman year only


Must submit separate application for this scholarship/Minimum ACT Composite Score of 25/Minimum GPA of 3.4 from high school/Only offered to incoming freshman/Student should verify leadership responsibilities while in high school/Student should have been involved in high school and community extracurricular programs/Student must become enrolled as a member of the PRCC Honors Institute and meet and maintain the requirements set forth by the institute

PRCC Unrestricted Donors Scholarship

Determined Annually, based

on earnings

Determined Annually, based on earnings

Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A Financial need, but ineligible for other federally funded grants/Full time student/Must be in good standing with the college

Raanes, Duane Family Scholarship

$ 300 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A Financial need/Full time student

Regan, Jack and Nancy Scholarship


2 Fall/Spring @ Not Applicable Finical need/Full time student

Robbins, Donald K. Memorial Scholarship



Full time student/ Must not be receiving Government Financial Assistance; Exhibits Leadership and is involved in campus and community organizations; Remaining balance is returned to Donor's Fund

Robertson, Clark and Lucy Memorial Scholarship


available interest 1 Fall & Spring

2.0 for a Career and Technical program; 2.5 for an Academic program

N/A Recipient can be receiving only a minimum of other financial aid/Full time student/Must be a resident of Marion County

Rogers. Margaret Fairley Memorial Nursing Scholarship

$ 500 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.50 PRCC ADN Nursing Program

Preference given to Out of State students, but in state students will also be considered

Rotary Club of Hattiesburg Dr. Milam S. Cotton Vocational Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 3.0 Vocational Program Financial need/Full time student


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SCHOLARSHIP NAME

Amount Awarded

NUMBER AWARDED

TERMS AWARDED

REQUIRED GPA

MAJOR

OTHER CRITERIA

Rotary Club of Poplarville One-half tuition each semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A Financial need/Full time student/Poplarville High School/Open for four semesters if the student maintains GPA minimum

Rouse, Norman Memorial Scholarship



Financial need/Full time student/Pearl River County High School graduate

Russell, Coach John and Miriam Scholarship


1 Fall/Spring 2 Not Applicable Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of a Pearl River County high school

Saucier, Raymond & Annelle Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.5 General Studies

Financial need/Resident of Marion County/ Preference given to a student who was home schooled, or who is a graduate of Columbia Academy/Student must submit an essay concerning past, present, and future life goals

Saulters, LaRue and Mary Jean Scholarship

One-Half tuition each semester or available interest

1 Fall & Spring 2.75 N/A Financial Need/Full time student/ Preference given to Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion County Resident, but is open to all students

Seal, Leo W., Jr. Memorial Scholarship

$2000 or available interest

each semester 4 Fall & Spring 2.5

Pursing a Degree in Banking, Engineering, Forestry, or Nursing, respectively

Financial need/Full time student/Must be residents of Hancock or Pearl River Counties

Seal, Lucy Prince Memorial Scholarship

$250 1 Fall 2 Not Applicable Full time student/Financial need/Graduate of Hancock High School/ Non-Refundable

Smith, David R., Endowed Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.0 Preference Pre-Law

Financial need/Full time student/May pursue General Studies coursework

Smith, Dolores Thomas & Martin T. Scholarship

$500 per semester

1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Full time student/ Graduate of Poplarville High School

Smith, Erlene McCarty (Arts) Scholarship


1 Fall/Spring 2 Majoring in any Arts Field

Full time student/Financial Need/Must be a graduate of a high school in the PRCC district/Remaining balance is returned to Donor’s Fund

Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Scholarship

$750 12 Fall 2.5 Academic/Technical/Vocational

Two students awarded from each of the six countries within the PRCC district. One student in academic major and one student technical/vocational major./For incoming freshmen/Must have a 2.50 gpa

Sprinkell, Michael Memorial Band Scholarship

Available interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/Member of the PRCC Band/ Preference given to a low brass player/ Preference given to Gulfport area resident

St. Michaels Foundation Academic Scholarship


2 Fall & Spring 2.00 Academic Financial Need/ Full time student/Traditional Student/ Preference given to Pearl River County students, but not required

St. Michaels Foundation Career-Technology Scholarship


4 Fall & Spring 2.00 Career/ Technical

Financial Need/ Full time student/ Two Traditional Student and two Non-Traditional student/ Preference given to Pearl River County students, but not required

St. Michaels Foundation / Jacobs Well Ministries Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.00 N/A Student must be associated with Jacobs Well Ministries

St. Michaels Foundation /Ted and Naomi Kiern Scholarship



Two full time, non- traditional students within the six county district service area who have been out of school or the educational pipeline for the last (5) years

St. Michaels Foundation / The Reverend Victor A. Menard & Family Scholarship


2 Fall & Spring 2.00 Active Member of Student Support Services

Financial need/ Full time students within the six county district service area/ Eligible and active member of Student Support Services program.

Steele, Annelle Memorial Scholarship



N/A

Consideration given to financial and family situation/Full time student/ Member of a Christian church/Current graduate of Purvis High School/May be retained for four consecutive semesters

Stringer Academic Scholarship


1 Fall/Spring 2.5 Math/Science/Fine Arts (Music)

Marion County Schools graduate and preference to a student from Improve, MS/Must maintain a 2.50 gpa while attending PRCC

Stuckey, Dewayne Scholarship

$1500 1 Fall & Spring 2.5 N/A Financial Need/Full time student/Marion County resident/Active in community service

Sumrall, Amber Owens Memorial Softball Scholarship


1 Fall/Spring 2.5 Not Applicable Full time student/Financial need/Graduate of West Marion High School/Participated in softball in high school/Incoming Freshman/Must maintain a 2.50 gpa

Sutherland, R.E.L. Memorial Tuition each 1 Fall & Spring 3.0 N/A Full time student/ Recipient must be of high moral


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SCHOLARSHIP NAME

Amount Awarded

NUMBER AWARDED

TERMS AWARDED

REQUIRED GPA

MAJOR

OTHER CRITERIA

Scholarship semester or available interest

character

Tate, Daphne Delphine Memorial Scholarship


available interest

1 Fall & Spring 2.5

Service Profession preferred such as Nurse, Teacher, or Social Worker

Financial need/Graduate of Picayune High School/ Scholarship for two (2) semesters only

Templeton, Jean Baughman Wessel Scholarship

Available interest 1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Full time student

Thomas, Henry “Rudy” and Carolyn Smith Memorial Scholarship

Tuition and ½ the cost of books

each semester

1

Fall & Spring 3.0 Education or study toward a B.S. Degree in Nursing

Financial need, but must not qualify for Federally funded Pell Grant/Full time student/ Freshman/ Graduate of a Pearl River County High School/May be retained for four semesters

Tynes,Ronald P. “A Hand Up”

$1000 each semester

1 Fall/Spring 2 N/A Full time student on Poplarville campus/Graduate from Hattiesburg, Petal or Oak Grove High School

White, Hugh and Juanita Scholarship



Preference given to One LPN student and one ADN student

Full time student/ Graduate of a Marion County High School

White, Marjorie Lenora Scholarship

$1000 2 Fall & Spring 2.0 Education Financial need/1 Male recipient/1 Female recipient

Wildcat Trace Disc Golf Scholarship

Determined Annually, with a

minimum of $200 per semester


Preference given to a resident of PRCC six county district/Must participate in two disc golf tournaments per semester/May be retained for four consecutive semesters

Wilkinson, Jack Sidney Fellowship Scholarship

$500 per semester

1 Fall/Spring 2 Biological Physical Sciences

Full time students/Preference given to students from the Kokomo, MS area

Williams, Cary and Ann $1000 1 Fall & Spring 2.0 N/A Financial need/ Full time student/ Priority to student from Marion County

The Williams Family Scholarship


1 Fall & Spring 2.50 Majoring in Field of Automation and Control Technology

Full time student/ Applicants from diverse and/or underrepresented student populations are encouraged to apply/Student could become eligible for Internship Program with Williams Companies

Additional requirement: TO RETAIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS EACH SEMESTER, ALL RECIPIENTS MUST ATTEND THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR-RECIPIENT DINNER.


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Adult Educational Services The Adult Education Department of Pearl River Community College offers the opportunity for individuals to enhance their academic skills so they may prepare to take the High School Equivalency exam (HSE) or become better qualified for the workforce. Additional information may be obtained by calling 554-5551 or 601-403-1431. AE classes are held in all six counties served by PRCC. There is no tuition for the classes. To enroll in an AE class, individuals must be at least 17 years of age and not be covered under compulsory school law. A list of classes offered in each county may be obtained by calling the main Adult Education office at 554-5551 or at www.prcc.edu. HSE practice tests are administered at no charge to individuals to assist with determining if they are ready for the official test. There is a testing fee for the official high school equivalency exam.

Campus Book and Supply Stores The Textbook and Supply stores at Pearl River Community College offer a full range of ebooks, textbooks, workbooks, review books and study guides. Textbooks are available for all PRCC courses which require books. Purchased textbooks may be sold back to the bookstore in many cases at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters. The Supply Store offers a complete selection of school supplies, calculators, computers, backpacks, scrubs, and the like. In addition, a vast selection of PRCC collegiate wear and other gift items are available. Those students with excess financial aid credit on their business office accounts may charge their purchases of textbooks and educational materials and supplies to those accounts during the first six weeks of the semester. The full range of services are available on the Poplarville and Hattiesburg campuses.

Campus Publications The Drawl, the official newspaper of the college, is produced and edited by the students under the direction of the Director of Public Relations. Students are urged to make contributions to this publication which affords opportunity for the development of talent in writing and newspaper work. Other campus publications include the quarterly RiverSide alumni magazine and the annual Wildcat yeardisk, in place of the yearbook.

Food Service A sincere effort is made at all times to serve well-prepared food in attractive surroundings at the lowest possible cost. The meals are catered by Valley Foods. Meals are served in the cafeteria at regular, scheduled hours; however, the cafeteria will be closed during official school holidays. Cafeteria patrons without meal cards are required to pay for their meals. Vending machines are located throughout the campus for the benefit of students and are operated by Valley Foods. All dorm students must be in possession of a valid PRCC student ID card to have access to meal services. A commuter meal plan is also available for the non-boarding student that allows the student to enjoy cafeteria meals, or food items served by the college’s grill. The plan may be purchased with financial aid funds as available. Please visit the Business Office or Cafeteria for details.

Health Service The college offers every advantage possible to preserve and promote physical well-being. A registered nurse is employed full time by the college during the regular school year. A modern health clinic is located in the Crosby Hall on the main campus. In cases of serious illness an effort will be made to contact the parent or guardian, but in cases of emergency, action will be taken on the advice of the attending physician, with the understanding that the cost of the special services and medicines will be borne by the student or person responsible for the student’s expenses. Special medicines, X-rays, and medical services, other than those rendered by the school nurse, are not provided at college expense.

Identification Card An identification card is issued by the Business Office to each student when he or she registers. This card entitles the student admittance to most regularly scheduled activities and must be presented each time he/she attends such activities. It will be used for the entire time of attendance and will be validated each semester. A new card will not be issued each semester. A fee of $15.00 is charged by the Business Office for issuing a duplicate identification card. The card must be given to the Business Office when a student withdraws. It is not transferable under any circumstances. The Business Office should be notified of any lost or stolen cards immediately. All students must wear their identification card inside the lanyard. The identification card must be visible, and must be worn around the neck or on the outside of the clothes. It must be visible at all times. The only times the Lanyard is not worn visible is when the student is participating in a sporting event or is in a uniform such as band. The penalty for not having the Identification card visible is: 1st offense - $25.00 2nd offense -$50.00 3rd offense - Meet with the Director of Public Safety for Disciplinary Action

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Mail Post office boxes may be rented in the campus post office. Mail is delivered to the campus daily except Saturday and Sunday. Mail should be addressed to Pearl River Community College, 101 Hwy 11 North, Poplarville, MS 39470.

Orientation New students entering Pearl River Community College are encouraged to participate in orientation programs. Students are given an overview of the educational opportunities and services available to them at PRCC. Additional information regarding orientation may be received by calling (601) 403-1197, e-mailing [email protected], or writing to the Office of Recruitment and Orientation, 101 Highway 11 North, Box 5096, Poplarville, Mississippi 39470.

Student Activities Students are urged to participate in athletic activities, which include intercollegiate and; or intramural contests in basketball, football, softball, and volleyball. A primary objective of the program is to encourage students, including those with disabilities, to develop their mental and physical alertness by participating. The student activity and intramural program at PRCC provides a variety of programs which includes the major areas of informal sports (self-directed), intramural sports (structured), and special events. A full-time director of student activities has the responsibility of coordinating, supervising, and directing activities.

Student Complaints and Grievances All students enrolled in Pearl River Community College are expected to conform to the ordinary rules of society, the laws of the state of Mississippi, and the Code of Student Conduct as stated in the Student Handbook, the Cat Country Guide. The College reserves the right to apply appropriate sanctions to any and all violations of these standards as necessary. While the burden of being familiar with institutional regulations lies on the student, the College affords the following procedures in order to insure that every student’s rights are protected.

1. When an infraction is committed that requires disciplinary action, the student will receive notice that specific action has been taken against them.

2. Students have the right to appeal any disciplinary action taken against them within three college working days of the incident. Appeals may be submitted to the Office of Student Services.

3. Depending on the infraction, the appeal will be assigned to the appropriate division of the PRCC Judicial System. 4. The President of Pearl River Community College is charged with the responsibility of maintaining an environment which is conducive to

learning. The President has delegated the responsibility of student due process to the Office of Student Services. The Assistant Vice President of Student Services governs three levels of student due process hearing bodies. These levels include:

a. PRCC Campus Court - This level of the PRCC Judicial System handles all traffic tickets and college fines that are not drug or violence related. The PRCC Campus Court is comprised of student members and is presided over by the Director of Public Safety or his; her designee.

b. PRCC Appeals Court - This level of the PRCC Judicial System handles all appeals that involve dismissal from school and; or campus housing, or any case appealed from Campus Court. The PRCC Appeals Court is comprised of two members of the faculty; staff, two members of the Student Government Association, and is presided over by the Assistant Vice President of Student Services or his/her designee.

c. PRCC Supreme Court - This level of the PRCC Judicial System handles all major violations, including all appeals involving Allied Health programs such as ADN Nursing. The PRCC Supreme Court is comprised of four members of the faculty; staff and is presided over by the Assistant Vice President of Student Services or his/her designee. In cases involving Allied Health programs, two members of the Court will be drawn from faculty or other Allied Health programs.

5. The Chair of the appropriate branch will receive an appeal and determine if a hearing is in order. 6. If a hearing is deemed necessary, the student will receive notice of a hearing date within five (5) college working days of the appeal filing

date. 7. The student will receive notice of the hearing findings within five (5) college working days of the hearing date. 8. Details of hearing procedures are available at the Campus Police Department and; or the Office of Student Services and is included in the

student handbook, the Cat Country Guide.

Student Conduct Students attending Pearl River Community College are expected to respect the rights of others; to respect state and college property, as well as the property of others; and to conform to all other stated rules and regulations of the institution. Specific rules of conduct are stated in the Cat Country Guide (student handbook). Pearl River Community College affords due process to all students in accordance with the law. Students will have their rights and actions affecting their rights protected. Any actions affecting their rights and responsibilities will be subject to due process in accordance with the law. Procedure for student disciplinary hearings will be published in institutional documents including the Cat Country Guide.



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Student Housing Pearl River Community College provides housing accommodations on the campus for full-time students. All rooms are furnished with single beds, chest, desk and chairs. All residence hall students should be classified as full time or have special permission from the Assistant Vice President of Student Services to reside in college housing. The expenses for a student living in the residence halls are listed under Boarding Student Expenses in this catalog. Students desiring to reserve living facilities on the campus must make application to reserve dormitory space by completing the application for housing. Pearl River Community College reserves the right to inspect the living quarters of any student residing on Pearl River Community College property at any time that the administration officials deem necessary in the best interest of the school. Occupants are responsible for the conditions and contents of their rooms and the hall on which they live. Damage to school property must be paid for by the perpetrator. Specific housing regulations will be stated in the Student Handbook (Guide to River Living) and; or posted on the dormitory bulletin boards.

Student Support Services Student Support Services (SSS) at Pearl River Community College is one of the TRIO Programs (http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html) funded by the US Department of Education. SSS is currently available at PRCC Poplarville Campus for all students enrolled in PRCC who meet eligibility criteria. It has been in existence since 1990. The program is designed to provide academic support services to improve academic performance and increase retention and graduation rates of PRCC students. SSS provides opportunities for participation of eligible students in study skills development, tutoring, educational planning, educational counseling or advising, personal counseling, financial aid resource advising and assistance in completing applications (FASFA, scholarships), career; major exploration and guidance, test preparation, transfer assistance, cultural; social enrichment activities, resource assistance and advocacy for students with disabilities. SSS serves to motivate and support students as they make the transition from one level of education to the next while working toward the successful completion of their post-secondary education. A student must be a US Citizen or permanent resident and should qualify under one or more of the following categories:

be a first generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree)

be low-income (according to guidelines established by the US Department of Education)

have a documented disability (physical, learning, etc.) To apply for services, please contact the Student Support Services Office at (601) 403 - 1266 or (601) 403 - 1285. Jefferson Davis Hall, Room #109 and; or (601) 403-1265. For more information regarding Student Support Services, please visit the PRCC website at http://www.prcc.edu/student-support.

Disability Services Pearl River Community College will follow the guidelines as set forth in the “Pearl River Community College Disability Services Guidebook and Procedural Standards.” A copy of this document may be obtained in the office of the ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, in the Office of Student Services, in all College Libraries, and at other locations. The document is also available online at http://www.prcc.edu/files/pdfs/prcc-disability-services-guidebook.pdf. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act afford certain rights to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities taking classes on the Poplarville campus, online, or at an off-campus site desiring accommodations should contact Ms. Tonia Moody in the Ted J. Alexander Administration Building (601) 403-1060. Students attending the Forrest County Center should contact Ms. Beth Strahan at (601) 554-5503. Students attending the Hancock Center should contact Mr. Raymunda Barnes at (228) 252-7000. Students with documented disabilities may request modifications, accommodations or auxiliary aids, which will ensure the postsecondary education program is accessible to them to the greatest extent possible. Under the law, students requesting accommodations must provide the college with up-to-date and valid documentation of a disability. The appropriate disability coordinator will communicate in writing with the student and the instructors regarding the “reasonable accommodations” and services to be provided after the student’s application has been processed and approved. For more information regarding Disability Services at Pearl River Community College, please visit the PRCC website at http://www.prcc.edu/disability-services.

Testing PRCC is a participating institution in the American College Testing (ACT) Program and serves as a testing center on the six national testing dates. The residual ACT is administered on other designated dates for students who seek admission to the college but were unable to test on a national date. ACT results are used for admission and course placement.

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html

http://www.prcc.edu/student-support

http://www.prcc.edu/files/pdfs/prcc-disability-services-guidebook.pdf.

http://www.prcc.edu/files/pdfs/prcc-disability-services-guidebook.pdf.

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PRCC administers the High school Equivalency exam at locations in Poplarville and Hattiesburg. Individuals must be 17 years of age for testing. Information on Adult Education classes focusing on earning a High School Equivalency diploma is available in the Office of Adult Education on the Poplarville campus and Forrest County Center. PRCC also administers the General Education Development (GED) at locations in Poplarville, Hattiesburg, Waveland, Picayune, Petal, and Columbia. A 30 day Mississippi residency is required, and the legal age for testing is 18. Information can be obtained by contacting the Adult Education Program.

Student Organizations Student organizations afford opportunities to develop leadership, responsibility, and cooperation, and to provide experience in social, recreational, and cultural activities. Student organizations include the following:

Poplarville Campus: Baptist Student Union (BSU) College Republicans Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) Drawl Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Gaming Club

Gen Vote! Honors Institute Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Skills USA STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics) Student Government Association (SGA)

Student Nurses Association Wesley Foundation Wildcat Watch Wildcat Yearbook Staff Young Americans for Liberty

Hancock Center: Baptist Student Union (BSU) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Forrest County Center: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Baptist Student Union (BSU) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Forrest County Center Science Club

History and Humanities Club Mu Alpha Theta Phi Theta Kappa- Beta tau Gamma

Sigma Kappa Delta National English-Honor Society Student Government Association (SGA)


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Programs of Study A student at Pearl River Community College may choose the University Transfer Program, a Technical Program, or a Career Program. 1. The University Transfer or Academic Program is recommended for a student who intends to transfer to a college or university to earn a

bachelor’s degree. This program is designed to meet the requirements of the first two years of a college or university program leading to a bachelor’s degree. A student completing the university transfer program of study may be awarded the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree.

2. A Technical Program is recommended for a student seeking preparation for employment in a field that does not require a bachelor’s degree. Each of these programs has specific requirements that a student must meet to earn a Technical Certificate or the Associate in Applied Science Degree. As a general rule, technical courses do not transfer to a university; however, exceptions do exist. To see these exceptions, view the Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool (MATT).

3. A Career Program is recommended for a student seeking training in the skills necessary for employment in a specific occupational field. Career courses are not transferable.

Attending Class Regular and punctual attendance is required of all students enrolled in classes. Pearl River Community College has a specified number of days of attendance required for a student to receive credit for courses.

Absences A. Regular semester day and all night classes – Academic and technical students missing a class more than twice the number of times it meets in

a week during a semester will be dismissed from that class due to excessive absences. Career students enrolled in a “shop class” will be allowed a maximum of six absences during a semester unless the class is structured in one of the other formats.

B. Summer day classes – Academic and technical students are allowed only two absences during any summer day term. Career students enrolled in an eight week “shop course” are allowed only four absences.

C. Weekend classes – A student should not be absent from any part of a weekend class. Only in extreme circumstances may a student be excused by the instructor for missing any portion of a weekend class session.

D. Other classes – A student may not be absent more than twice as many times as the number of semester hours of credit conveyed by a course. An absence is defined in this case as missing fifty (50) minutes of a lecture (or equivalent) class, or missing one hundred (100) minutes of a laboratory, shop, activity, or field type of class.

E. An instructor may propose a stricter rule for absences from a class if approved by the instructor’s immediate supervisor and by the next level of administration.

F. The absence rule for any class must be included in the course syllabus.

Attendance A. To pass a course a student is required to take all tests scheduled by the instructor and satisfactorily fulfill the performance objectives of each

course. B. If a student has to miss class, on the day the student returns to class, he or she has the responsibility of contacting the instructor in order to

schedule any make-up work. If the student knows he or she will be absent, the student is encouraged to speak with the instructor prior to the absence.

C. A student may make up work missed if valid reasons for missing, such as illness, accident, or other extenuating circumstances are accepted by the instructor. A student has one week after returning to class to schedule make-up work unless circumstances indicate that extra time is needed. Regular scheduled tests and examinations missed without a valid reason will be recorded as a grade of zero.

D. Students will be informed of those programs which may have special attendance requirements mandated by external agencies and/or program guidelines.

E. After a student cuts out of a class, he or she cannot be readmitted to that class without permission from the instructor. 1. A request for a hearing with the instructor must be made one (1) day after the student has been informed by the instructor that he/she

has been dropped from class due to excessive absences. 2. Readmission to class will be determined based on reasonable evidence presented to the instructor. Therefore, students requesting a

hearing should be prepared to show proof to support their argument for excessive absences, i.e. a doctor’s excuse, etc. F. School business will not be counted as an absence from class. It is the responsibility of the instructor/coach/sponsor to contact instructors of

the students to be excused through GradesFirst prior to the absence. G. A record of class attendance will be kept beginning with the date of the first class meeting. H. Instructors should submit No Show, Instructor Cuts, and Withdrawal forms no later than 4pm Friday reflecting the previous week. I. Three tardies will count as one absence. A tardy of fifteen minutes or more will be considered an absence. A student leaving any class

without official dismissal will be counted absent. J. An instructor of a distance education course will record attendance in the manner prescribed by the Office of eLearning. A distance

education student is classified as active, dropped, or withdrawn with the last date of attendance recorded. These categories are defined as follows: 1. Active– Contact is being made on a regular basis and student is current in all assignments. However, active can also mean that the

student is behind on submitting assignments, but is in contact with the instructor and has not exceeded the allowed number of absences. 2. Dropped– Student was dropped from the course by the instructor because the student has exceeded the maximum allowed absences. 3. Withdrawn– Student dropped the course and documentation submitted by student is confirmed.


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The last date of attendance (LDA) for a student whether dropped or withdrawn will be the last date the student submitted work in the course. The student’s attendance status is determined by the instructor and supported by the student’s participation in coursework. Attendance is measured weekly and should be based upon documentable engagement with course content.

K. Students removed from a class due to cheating may receive an F rather than a W.

Student Classification A college student who has earned less than 27 semester hours is classified as a freshman. A student who has earned 27 semester hours or more is considered to be a sophomore. A full-time student is one who is enrolled in 15 or more semester hours in a regular term.

Student Course Load The normal course load for academic and technical students is 16 semester hours. An academic or technical student who is not taking a developmental course may register for no more than 21 semester hours without the approval of the appropriate administrator. A full-time student must maintain a minimum course load of 15 semester hours, of which at least 12 must be other than activity courses. That is, a student must be enrolled in at least 9 semester hours that are either developmental courses or courses that may be applied toward an associate degree. (No more than 4 semester hours of activity courses may be applied toward an associate degree.)

Distance Learning Since 1994, Pearl River Community College has been actively involved in distance learning through the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC). MSVCC is a cooperative for distance learning of Mississippi’s community colleges. Through the MSVCC, students may take courses on-line from a community college anywhere in Mississippi while getting support services from the college nearest them. The local college awards credit and provides support including advisement, counseling, financial aid and learning resources. The remote college provides the course instruction. It is designed for people who want to attend college, but need a flexible alternative to classroom instruction. In order to take an online class, you must first be accepted for admission to Pearl River Community College. The admission procedure for a virtual course is the same as for day and night courses. No registration for online classes will be processed until the student has been cleared for admission to the college. For additional information, visit http://www.prcc.edu/elearning. Students may register only for those classes that have been approved and that are listed in the current PRCC catalog.

Grades The instructional programs at PRCC operate on an academic calendar year which is divided into two sixteen week semesters and a variety of terms in the summer. The 16 week fall and spring semesters are often sub-divided into multiple terms such as 2 week, 4 week, and 8 week classes. Instructors at PRCC are responsible for maintaining a record of student performance and assigning a final grade at the end of each semester for the students enrolled in their classes. Grades earned by students may be based on class recitation, oral and written reports, oral examinations, themes, written examinations, and laboratory performance. Instructors will schedule and administer quizzes and examinations with appropriate frequency and suitable to the subject matter to ensure an adequate measure of the student’s progress throughout the duration of each course. Students will be informed of those programs which may have special grading requirements mandated by external agencies and/or program guidelines. The student’s progress and final grades earned will be expressed according to the following letter system:

A (90 - 100) Excellent B (80 - 89) Good C (70 - 79) Average D (60 - 69) Poor F (Below 60) Failure

Additional letters used by the college to record a student’s status in courses at the end of a semester are: W Withdrawn P Passed AP AP Credit Z CLEP AU Audit I Incomplete

The last day a student may withdraw from a class is the last class day of a semester. Once final exams have begun, the student is no longer allowed to withdraw.

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A student who is dropped from a course due to excessive absences will receive a grade of W. A student who is suspended from PRCC due to excessive absences in a required developmental course will receive a W grade for the course. An instructor may assign an I (incomplete) in the rare circumstance in which a student has not completed the requirements for a course as a result of an accident, illness, or other approved reason. An incomplete grade is to be awarded only if the student and instructor have communicated prior to the submission of semester grades. If the requirements for the course are not completed, and the grade for the course is not assigned before the end of the next Fall or Spring semester, the grade of I will be changed to F unless otherwise approved for or approved by the vice president of the instructional area. No record of attendance will be entered for a student who officially withdraws from a course before the end of registration.

Grade Appeal A student who is not satisfied with the final grade received for a course should first consult with the instructor of the course. If this consultation does not resolve the situation, the student should then consult the chair of the instructional department offering the course. If the department chair is unable to resolve the situation, the student should submit a written appeal to the appropriate administrator. This appeal must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. of the last day of regular classes of the next regular semester (fall or spring). A written appeal of a grade received in any course taken at the Forrest County Center should be submitted to the Vice President for Forrest County Operations. A written appeal of any grade received in a course at the Poplarville Campus should be submitted to the Assistant Vice President of Student Services. A written grade appeal of any grade received in a course at the Hancock Center should be submitted to the Assistant Vice President for the Hancock Center. A written appeal of any academic course grade received in a class offered at a non-campus site should be submitted to the Vice President for the Poplarville Campus and General Education. A written appeal of any career / technical course grade offered at a non-campus site should be submitted to the Vice President for Economic and Community Development. Students enrolled in an online course provided by Pearl River Community College through the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) should submit their grade appeal to the Director of eLearning. If the situation is not resolved by the Director of eLearning the student may submit an appeal to the Vice President for General Education and Technology Services. The decision on the grade reached by the appropriate Vice President will be final. No further appeal of a course grade is provided by the College.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Example Semester Hours

Grade Hours Attempted

Grade Earned

Quality Points

ENG 1113 3 A 3 4 12 PSY 1513 3 B 3 3 9 MUA 1141 1 B 1 3 3 PHY 2514 4 D 4 1 4 PSC 1113 3 F 3 0 0 CHE 2432 2 AU 0 0 0 SPT 1113 3 W 0 0 0 14 11 28

Total Quality Points 28

Grade Point Average = = = 2.00 Total Hours Attempted 14 A student must have at least a 2.00 grade point average to complete the degree or certificate requirements for any program. The semester hour is the unit of credit measurement for course work attempted at PRCC. To determine the specific credit hour(s) awarded for a course, refer to the Course Descriptions in the catalog.

Quality Points Quality points are determined by the number of credit hours the students has attempted and the grade received in each course. The following formula is used to assign quality points: A 4 quality points for each hour of credit attempted B 3 quality points for each hour of credit attempted C 2 quality points for each hour of credit attempted D 1 quality point for each hour of credit attempted F 0 quality points for each hour of credit attempted P 0 quality points (GPA is not affected) Z 0 quality points (GPA is not affected) W 0 quality points (GPA is not affected) AU 0 quality points (audit) NR 0 quality points - grade not reported No grade will be given if a student withdraws from a class during the drop/add period. After the drop/add period, a student who requests to withdraw may withdraw with a grade of “W” at any time prior to the last scheduled day of regular classes. After that date, the student must proceed with the final exam. A student who is dismissed from a class because of excessive absences at any point in the term will receive a grade of


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“W”.

Transfer Students to PRCC A student who transfers to Pearl River Community College from another college must provide an official transcript from all colleges previously attended. Previous college work posted on the PRCC transcript is computed in the cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). A Grade Point Average for PRCC work only is also visible on the official transcript.

Grade Changes or Corrections A student who believes an incorrect grade appears on the semester grades or official transcript has the right to petition the Record’s Office for an investigation. The student has a period of one year from the date of the end of the course in question to request an investigation of the grade. Inquiries should be made in writing to the Record’s Office, Pearl River Community College, Poplarville, MS 39470. Should a correction be made, official transcripts are mailed at no charge to the students and/or colleges, employers, etc. Petitions can be sent to [email protected] .

Repeated Courses If a student repeats a course at PRCC that has been previously attempted at PRCC, only the highest grade is used in the calculation of the grade point average (GPA). The repeated course is marked either with an “I” (included in GPA) or an “E” (excluded from GPA). A student intending to transfer to a four-year institution should check the catalog of the transfer institution to determine the institution’s policy on repeated courses.

Probation and Suspension If a student fails to maintain a minimum grade point average, he or she is placed on academic probation. If in the semester immediately following academic probation, the student does not remove the deficiency, the student is placed on academic suspension and is ineligible to re-enroll for a period of at least one regular semester (does not include the Summer Semester). Transfer students will adhere to the same standards for academic suspension. If the student re-enrolls after a period of academic suspension, he or she enters the college on a probationary status and has a period of one semester to remove the deficiency. (Students receiving financial aid should consult this publication for information about financial aid probation or suspension.) HOURS ATTEMPTED FOR GPA 0-24 25-36 37 & above MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GPA 1.5 1.75 2.0 Any student placed on academic suspension has the right to an appeal for re-enrollment at the college. Appeals should be made in writing to the Director of Admissions ([email protected]) at least two weeks before the beginning of any semester.

President’s List and Dean’s List The President’s List recognizes full-time students with (15 hours or more) 4.00 grade point averages during the previous semester. A student is not eligible for the President’s List for a semester in which a developmental course is taken. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students (15 hours or more) with grade point averages of at least 3.40 but less than 4.00 during the previous semester. A student is not eligible for the Dean’s List for a semester in which a developmental course is taken. Honor rolls will be generated at the end of each semester and will be sent to Communications and Marketing for distribution.

Change of Schedule A student may drop or add classes or change the arrangement of his or her class schedule during the designated change of schedule period at the beginning of each regular semester. The change of schedule period ends after the first day of classes for a summer term. While changing one’s schedule is sometimes necessary, students are discouraged from doing so once the semester begins.

Withdrawal from a Class During the registration period, a student who wishes to withdraw from a class may complete the process on-line or seek the assistance of his or her advisor. After the last day of registration, a student should consult with the instructor of that class and request the instructor to complete the online withdrawal form. A student who wishes to withdraw from an on-line course must complete the online withdrawal form located on the eLearning website. No grade will be given if a student withdraws from a class during the drop/add period. After the drop/add period, a student who requests to withdraw may withdraw with a grade of “W” at any time prior to the last scheduled day of regular classes. After that date, the student must proceed with the final exam. A student who is dismissed from a class because of excessive absences at any point in the term will receive a grade of “W”.

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Student Services at the Forrest County Center, or to the Office of the Assistant Vice President for the Hancock Center. In these offices, college personnel will counsel the student and begin the process which will withdraw the student from all classes. Students will be counseled on the following:

Repayment of student loans (if applicable)

Returning rental books to the Textbook Store

Returning loaned materials to the College Library

Possibility of returning to school at a later date Upon submission of the Withdrawal Form, appropriate college offices will receive notification of the student’s withdrawal and will complete the process as applicable to that particular office.

Credit by Examination Pearl River Community College will award credit to students who have satisfactorily completed college level course work by examination.

Credit by Examination A student may receive credit for specified courses upon passing a comprehensive final examination in the subject. The process is initiated with a student making such a request in writing with the Vice President for the Poplarville Campus and General Education. The Vice President may consult with an instructor in the subject area to arrange for a meeting with the student to discuss the level of knowledge and the administration of an examination. The student will register for the course and pay $25 per credit hour. If a student wishes to request credit by examination while enrolled in a regular course of the same subject, the student must make the request before the end of the “drop and add” period of that session. (The fee of $25 per credit hours still applies.) In special cases, the Vice President may choose to delete the charge and payment related to credit by examination.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) A student who has not earned college-level credit in the subject area may take a CLEP subject-area examination. Credit is awarded to only those students whose scores meet or exceed the national norms. Students are restricted to a maximum of thirty (30) semester hours with no more than six (6) hours or two (2) courses in one subject area. In order for a student to get credit for CLEP Examination, the test score must be on file in the admissions office. It is necessary to earn a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours of college credit, at Pearl River Community College, in the regular college program, before CLEP credit is recorded on the transcript. A letter grade of “Z” will be printed on the student’s record indicating a passing grade for CLEP examination. A listing of courses that will be accepted at Pearl River Community College through the CLEP examinations is listed in the College Catalog. Pearl River Community College does not offer CLEP Examinations. It is the student’s responsibility to contact an institution that administers CLEP Examinations.

CLEP Subject-Area Examinations The following subject area examinations are open to any Pearl River Community College student who is not attempting or who has not completed college-level work in the subject area in which he/she seeks credit.

Test Semester Hours

PRCC Course Equivalency

Accounting, Introductory 6 ACC 2213; 2223 Business Law, Introductory 3 BAD 2413 Biology, General 6 BIO 1133; 1143 Chemistry, General 6 CHE 1213; 1223; 1313 English Composition with Essay 3 ENG 1113/4 Human Growth and Development 3 EPY 2533 Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 3 HIS 1163 Western Civilization II: 1648-Present 3 HIS 1173 American History I: Colonizations to 1877 3 HIS 2213 American History II: 1865 to the Present 3 HIS 2223 College Algebra 3 MAT 1313/4 Calculus with Elementary Functions 6 MAT 1613; 1623 Trigonometry 3 MAT 1323 American Government 3 PSC 1113 Psychology, Introductory 3 PSY 1513 Sociology, Introductory 3 SOC 2113

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subject examinations. 2. A student must earn a minimum of 15 semester hours of college credit at PRCC before Advanced Placement credit is posted to the transcript. 3. A grade of “AP” is given for Advanced Placement Credit. No quality points are awarded and the grade does not figure in the student’s grade

point average (GPA) 4. Students are restricted to 20 semester hours of credit, with no more than 8 semester hours or 2 courses in any one subject area. 5. Test scores must be on file in the Admissions Office. 6. Credit will be awarded only in subjects that are taught at PRCC. 7. Advanced placement credit may apply to graduation at PRCC; however, students who wish to transfer to a senior institution should check with

that institution to insure that AP scores will be honored in transfer.

Continuing Education Units Non-credit activities that are organized to provide unified and systematic instruction are measured in duration of time, are subject to performance evaluation of the participant, and meet categorical requirements will be measured in continuing education units (CEU’s). One CEU is defined as “ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education adult or extension experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.” The CEU will serve as a unit of measure to give recognition for an individual’s participation in non-credit accounting units for the institution’s non-credit courses. No CEU credit of less than .5 will be awarded.

Veteran’s Benefits Pearl River Community College is a Principles of Excellence Institution. Military-related students who plan to attend PRCC under any type of Veterans Administration Education Assistance Program should file a claim with the Veterans Coordinator in the Office of Veteran Services. All students, including benefit recipients, must adhere to established policies on admission and attendance (see sections on Admissions and Attending Class). Education benefit recipients must furnish the Veterans Coordinator with certified or original copies of all requested military paperwork, official military transcripts and any additional information that may be pertinent to the claim for educational benefits. It is the benefit recipient’s responsibility to notify the PRCC Office of Veteran Services of any change in enrollment status, major, or educational plans. Failure to notify the PRCC Office of Veteran Services of changes in enrollment could result in overpayment benefits, which may result in a student debt (payable to either the school or to the US Department of Veterans Affairs). Benefit recipients must take courses leading toward an approved educational objective as approved by a counselor or advisor. Priority Enrollment for Veterans and Service Members Newly admitted military veterans and service members will be allowed priority enrollment. Veterans and service members must attend any required orientation, but will be allowed to register with returning students, prior to open registration. Satisfactory Academic Progress for Military Related Students A student must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward an educational objective. The student receiving educational benefits from the Veterans Administration under Chapter 1606, 30, 31, 33, or 35 must adhere to the Satisfactory Progress policy of Pearl River Community College. A benefit recipient who has been placed on probation or suspension has the right to appeal his or her academic status. Written appeals for permission to continue enrollment should be presented to the Director of Admissions and Records. Credit for Military Experience Veterans who are attending college after a period of active duty in the armed forces may be eligible to receive undergraduate college credit according to individual military experience. A veteran or Service Member, who requests exemption from any required physical education course(s), may be awarded up to four hours of general activity courses in Physical Education, along with credit for HPR 1213, Personal and Community Health, depending on the length of military service of the individual. Statement of Refund Policy for Veterans The refund policy for veterans provides that the amount charged for tuition, and other charges, except for consumable items, will be refunded on a pro-rata basis in the event an individual receiving educational benefits from the Veterans Administration fails to attend, withdraws according to the established school policy, or is dismissed. Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (“Choice Act”) Pearl River Community College is in compliance with the Choice Act, allowing that, all student training under the Post-9/11 (Chapter 33) GI Bill and MGIB – Active Duty, will not be charged in excess of the rate for Mississippi resident students. For more information on the Choice Act visit the following website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3230. Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 The School Certifying Official at PRCC requires a covered individual to submit a request for certification for each semester benefits are expected. Students using VA education benefits, who have submitted their Certificate of Eligibility (for Chapter 33) or their 1905 (for Chapter 31), to the

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School Certifying Official, will be allowed to attend classes, and use all school facilities, up to 90 days after submission. Students will not be required to borrow additional funds to cover the costs of tuition and fees, nor incur a late fee. If a chapter 33 student is not at the 100% benefit level, the percentage that is not covered is not part of this provision. The amount that is not covered by the VA may be accessed a fee or penalty by the school. In the event that the VA does not make payment on the account prior to the end of those 90 days, the student will be responsible for the entire balance.

Developmental Courses An entering freshman student must submit ACT scores before admission to any curriculum. If there is evidence of academic deficiency in writing or mathematics, the student will be required to take developmental classes. Please see an advisor or counselor for class placement.

Developmental Course Procedures Academic Effective Fall 2011 developmental courses will no longer apply toward any associate degree. 1. A student taking one or more developmental courses should follow the prescribed plan of courses that is designed to benefit those students. 2. Students enrolled in developmental courses must earn a grade of “C” or higher in order to enroll in the next higher level course. Students

not earning a grade of “C” or higher must repeat the course the following regular semester. 3. A student whose ACT sub scores indicate the need to enroll in one or more developmental courses must schedule these courses immediately.

This requirement may not be delayed without the approval of the Vice President for the Poplarville Campus and General Education or the Director of Career Technical Education.

Placement Scores for Related Studies Classes for Academic Students:

College Algebra (MAT 1313) ACT Mathematics score of 19 or above

College Algebra (MAT 1314) ACT Mathematics score of 17-18

Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1234) ACT Mathematics score of 16 or below

English Composition I (ENG 1113) ACT English score of 17 or above

English Composition I (ENG 1114) ACT English score of 16 or below

A grade of “C” or better is required for academic students to pass ENG and MAT class(es). Career -Technical Career and Technical students must submit ACT scores before admission to any curriculum. If there is evidence of academic deficiency in reading, writing, or mathematics, the student will be required to take Related Studies Reading (VOR 1103) and; or Related Studies Mathematics (VOM 1103). Placement Scores for Related Studies Classes for Career-Technical Students:

Related Studies Mathematics (VOM 1103) ACT Mathematics score below 13 TABE Mathematics score below 9.0

Related Studies Reading (VOR 1103) ACT Reading score below 15 TABE Reading score below 10.0

A grade of “D” or better is required for career students to pass Reading/Mathematics class(es). Related Studies classes meet three hours per week. Students who do not successfully complete a Related Studies class will be enrolled in the class the following semester.

Requirements for Graduation In order to receive either an Associate in Applied Science degree or an Associate in Arts degree, a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the hours applied toward the degree must be completed at Pearl River Community College. The Associate in Arts degree is awarded to students who meet either of the following requirements: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester hours to include the 34 semester hour basic core curriculum and 26 semester hours of transferable

electives (a maximum of four activity hours may be applied toward graduation); and, attain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher. 2. Complete the first two years of a baccalaureate program of study found in any accredited four year college or university catalog or the

Mississippi Community College Board Articulation Agreement which has become effective since the student began college studies; and, attain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher. See the Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool (MATT) for more information.

The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded to a student who completes the prescribed technical course of study in his or her chosen field as outlined in the college catalog and attains an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The Technical Certificate is awarded to a student who completes the prescribed Technical 45-hour course of study in his or her chosen field as


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outlined in the college catalog and attains an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The Career Certificate is awarded to a student who completes the prescribed Career 30-hour course of study in his or her chosen field as outlined in the college catalog and attains an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher. In order to participate in commencement and receive a diploma or certificate, a candidate for graduation must complete an online application for graduation. A student should apply for graduation one semester prior to the anticipated graduation date. Any student enrolled in a degree or certificate program is encouraged to seek advisement from a counselor and/or a faculty advisor so that the appropriate courses are taken to meet graduation requirements. Careful consideration should be given by the student to courses that have been completed and to schedules proposed for future semesters to be sure that all requirements for graduation are met. All who are involved in advisement are committed to accuracy, and will do their best to avoid mistakes in advising students. However, the ultimate responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student. The College cannot be held responsible for mistakes made that result in a student not being able to graduate at a particular time.

Honors and Special Honors Students graduate with Special Honors when they have a grade point average of 3.80 - 4.00 for all college hours attempted within their chosen program at Pearl River Community College. Students graduate with Honors when they have a grade point average of 3.40 - 3.79 for all college hours attempted within their chosen program at Pearl River Community College.

Transferring to a Senior College or University Any student attending PRCC who has achieved all of the standards as specified by the Board of Trustees for Institutions of Higher Learning for admission to the universities under the governance of this Board of Trustees may transfer at any time to an institution under the State Board of Trustees. This does not alter individual institutional requirements regarding transfer students. Any student whose ACT composite score is below an institution’s minimum required score and who has not been elected as a high risk student by the institution must attend an accredited institution of higher learning other than those under the governance of the Board of Trustees and must attain a C average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the following twenty-six (26) semester credit hours:

English Composition 6 semester hours College Algebra or higher level mathematics 3 semester hours Laboratory Sciences 8 semester hours Transferable electives 9 semester hours

Reverse Transfer Students are strongly encouraged to graduate from Pearl River Community College before transferring to a university; however, it is recognized that events can occur which require a student to transfer before earning enough credits to graduate. In the event this happens, a process called Reverse Transfer has been implemented. The student should apply for graduation on the PRCC website as well as request the new institution send a transcript of credit earned to PRCC. The graduation clerk will process the request. Please note: as a two year institution, PRCC is only allowed to accept credits that are at the freshman and sophomore levels.

Transcript Information All academic, technical, and career work attempted becomes a part of the student’s permanent academic record. This information is maintained by the Office of Admissions and Records at Pearl River Community College. Students may secure a copy of their official transcript by visiting http://www.prcc.edu/academics/request-transcript or by picking up an official transcript in person, during normal working hours. There is a nominal fee for an official transcript. Transcripts will not be released to a third party without the original signature of the student. No student transcript will be released until all financial obligations to the college are cleared. The quickest and most convenient way to request a transcript is to order it online. Processing time for transcript request may be between 24-48 hours.

Technical Advance Placement (TAP) Technical Advance Placement (TAP) is the process through which advanced credit for Pearl River Community College courses is awarded to qualified high school students who have completed two years of an articulated Career Technical program on the secondary level with a “B” average. For more information on programs that have been articulated, contact the Director of Career-Technical Education.

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Department of Workforce Education The Department of Workforce Education is the workforce training and economic development arm of Pearl River Community College. The program was established in 1994 with the passage by the Mississippi Legislature of the Workforce Act of 1994. Its principle mission is to offer and arrange workforce training for individuals and businesses in the College’s six-county district. The department has multiple locations including the Lowery A. Woodall Advanced Technology Center, Poplarville Campus, Center for Higher Learning at Stennis Space Center, and the Hancock Center. The department establishes learning opportunities for unemployed, under employed and employed individuals in need of skills training and professional development. For information about Workforce Education:

In the Hattiesburg area contact (601) 554-4647 In the Hancock County area contact (228) 688-3113

In the Pearl River County area contact (601) 403-1113

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University Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Programs A student who intends to transfer to a four year college or university after attending Pearl River Community College should follow a university (academic) bachelor’s degree transfer program of study. A student following a transfer program of study has the opportunity to earn the Associate in Arts degree and can typically transfer up to one-half of the total semester hours required for a bachelor’s degree at a university or four year college. A PRCC student may transfer into any of the bachelor’s degree programs listed below that have been approved by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to be offered at public universities in Mississippi. Many similar programs are also available at private colleges in Mississippi and at public and private colleges and universities in other states. Since the courses required for these programs vary from one university to another, Pearl River Community College does not list specific course requirements for them. The student is advised to consult the catalog of the university offering the program and to seek advisement from an academic counselor or a faculty member in the PRCC department that is shown. In addition, the online Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool (MATT) is an excellent tool that allows students to quickly note the classes required for specific degrees at the state’s public universities and colleges.

Mississippi Community College Board Articulation Agreement This listing is based on information obtained from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning at www.ihl.state.ms.us.

Bachelor’s Degree Program

Accountancy or Accounting

Administration of Justice

Advertising

Aerospace Engineering

African American Studies

Agribusiness

Agribusiness Management

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business

Agricultural Food and Resource Economics

Agricultural Information Science

Agricultural Pest Management

Agricultural Science

Agronomy

Allied Health

Animal Sciences

Anthropology

Applied Science

Applied Technology and Technology Management

Architectural Engineering Technology

Architecture

Art

Art Education

Art History

Athletic Training

Audiology and Speech Pathology

Aviation Management

Banking and Finance

Biochemistry

Biological Engineering

Biological Science(s)

Biology

Biology Education

Business Administration

Business and Industry

Business Information Systems

Business Technology Education

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Child and Family Studies

Child Care and Family Education

Child Development

Chinese


Civil Engineering

Classics

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Communication(s)

Communication Studies and Theatre Arts

Communicative Disorders

Community Health Sciences

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering Technology

Computer Information Systems

Computer Science

Construction Engineering Technology

Correctional Services

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Cytotechnology

Dance

Dental Hygiene

Early Childhood Education

Economics

Education of the Deaf

Educational Psychology

Educational Technology

Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering Technology

Elementary Education

Engineering

English

English Education

Environmental Health

Environmental Science

Exercise Science

Family and Consumer Science(s)

Family Studies

Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Studies

Finance

Fine Arts

Flight Operations

Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion

Foreign Languages

Foreign Languages Education

Forensics

Forensics Chemistry

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Forestry

French

General Business

General Liberal Arts

General Science

General Studies

Geography

Geological Engineering

Geology

Geoscience

German

Health

Health Care Administration

Health Information Management

Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Health Science

Health Sciences

History

History

Horticulture

Hospitality Service Management

Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Human Performance

Human Sciences

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering Technology

Information Technology

Insurance

Insurance and Real Estate

Insurance and Risk Management

Interdisciplinary Studies

Interior Design

International Business

International Studies

Journalism

Kinesiology

Landscape Architecture

Landscape Contracting

Legal Studies

Liberal Arts

Library and Information Science

Linguistics

Management

Management Information Systems

Management of Construction and Land

Managerial Finance

Manufacturing Technology

Marine Biology

Marketing

Marketing Communication

Mass Communications

Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Technology


Meteorology

Microbiology

Modern Foreign Languages

Music

Music Education

Music Therapy

Nursing

Nutrition and Dietetics

Occupational Therapy

Office Administration

Paralegal Studies

Park and Recreation Management

Performance

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Philosophy

Physical Education

Physical Sciences

Physics

Political Science

Polymer Science

Poultry Science

Psychology

Public Administration

Public Policy Studies

Quantitative Analysis

Radio, Television and Film

Real Estate

Real Estate and Mortgage Financing

Recreation

Religion

Robotics and Automation Technology

Science Education, Chemistry; Physical Science

Science Education, Physics

Social Science Education

Social Science(s)

Social Work

Sociology

Sociology and Social Work

Software Engineering

Southern Studies

Spanish

Special Education

Speech

Speech Communication and Theatre Arts

Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology and Audiology

Sports Medicine

Technical and Occupational Education

Technology Teacher Education

Theatre

Tourism

Trade and Technical Studies

Urban Studies

Wildlife and Fisheries Science


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Academic Basic Core A student who is working toward a bachelor’s degree but has not yet decided upon a degree program (major field of study) is usually advised to follow the basic core curriculum during the freshman year. It is suggested that all students choose a major field of study before beginning the sophomore year. Failure to do so may result in the student taking courses that do not apply toward the chosen bachelor’s degree program.

ENGLISH: English Composition I - ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3-4 hours English Composition II - ENG 1123 3 hours

MATHEMATICS: College Algebra - MAT 1313, MAT 1314 or higher numbered course 3-4 hours

NATURAL SCIENCES: Select from Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science or Physics (6 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)

8 hours

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Select from History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Geography

6 hours

HUMANITIES: Select from History, Philosophy, or another Literature course 3 hours

FINE ARTS: Music, Art, or Theatre Appreciation 3 hours

COMMUNICATION: Public Speaking I - SPT 1113 3 hours

PHYSICAL EDUCATION or ACTIVITY COURSES: 2 hours

Total in Basic Core 34-36 hours

NOTE: To complete the minimum of 60 hours required for graduation at least 24-26 hours of electives should be selected that apply toward the bachelor’s degree program into which the student intends to transfer. The student should consult the catalog of the college or university offering the bachelor’s degree on the Articulation Agreement at: http://matttransfertool.com/about/default.aspx and with his or her PRCC advisor. Failure to do so may result in taking courses that will not apply toward the chosen bachelor’s degree.

Suggested Academic Courses for Undecided Major

FIRST YEAR Hours Fall Semester ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 ________ Mathematics 3 ________ Science with lab 4 HIS 1163 or HIS 2213 World Civilization I or U.S. History I 3 PSY 1513 or General Psychology 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3

Total 16 Spring Semester ENG 1123 English Composition II 3 ________ Fine Arts 3 ________ Science with lab 4 HIS 1173 or HIS 2223 World Civilization II or U.S. History II 3 PSY 1513 or General Psychology 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3

Total 16 SECOND YEAR (NOTE: The student is strongly advised to choose a bachelor’s degree program no later than the start of the second year.)

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General Electives Academic courses can be selected as electives. No Career-Technical courses should be selected as electives unless the courses are specifically identified in the Mississippi Community College Board Articulation Agreement which lists majors at the Mississippi public universities and the transfer courses accepted for each major. Advisors can provide assistance in the selection of general electives.

Humanities Electives HIS 1163 World Civilization I HIS 1173 World Civilization II HIS 1613 Surv. Of African-American History HIS 2213 American (U.S.) History I HIS 2223 American (U.S.) History II HON 1913 Leadership Honors Forum PHI 1113 Old Testament Survey PHI 1133 New Testament Survey PHI 1153 Jesus & the Gospels PHI 1163 Acts & the Epistles PHI 2113 Intro. to Philosophy

PHI 2143 Ethics PHI 2613 World Religions PHI 2713 Logic ENG 2223 American Literature I ENG 2233 American Literature II ENG 2323 British Literature I ENG 2333 British Literature II ENG 2423 World Literature I ENG 2433 World Literature II ENG 2513 Sur. of African-American Lit. ENG 2613 Film as Literature

Science Electives (Lecture and Lab Must Match) BIO 1113 Principles of Biology I BIO 1111 Principles of Biology I, Lab BIO 1123 Principles of Biology II BIO 1121 Principles of Biology II, Lab BIO 1133 General Biology I BIO 1131 General Biology I, Lab BIO 1143 General Biology II BIO 1141 General Biology II, Lab BIO 1313 Botany I BIO 1311 Botany I, Lab BIO 2213 Intro. to Marine Science BIO 2211 Intro. to Marine Science, Lab BIO 2413 Zoology I BIO 2411 Zoology I, Lab BIO 1514 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I (lecture & lab) BIO 1524 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology II (lecture & lab) BIO 2513 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2511 Anatomy & Physiology I, Lab BIO 2523 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 2521 Anatomy & Physiology II, Lab BIO 2234 Prin. Of Aquatic & Terrestrial Ecology (lecture & lab)

BIO 2923 Microbiology BIO 2921 Microbiology Lab CHE 1313 Principles of Chemistry I CHE 1311 Principles of Chemistry I, Lab CHE 1213 General Chemistry I CHE 1211 General Chemistry I, Lab CHE 1223 General Chemistry II CHE 1221 General Chemistry II, Lab CHE 2423 Organic Chemistry I CHE 2421 Organic Chemistry I, Lab CHE 2433 Organic Chemistry II CHE 2431 Organic Chemistry II, Lab PHY 1113 Intro. to Astronomy PHY 1111 Intro. to Astronomy, Lab PHY 2243 Physical Science I PHY 2241 Physical Science I, Lab PHY 2253 Physical Science II PHY 2251 Physical Science II, Lab PHY 2413 General Physics I PHY 2411 General Physics I, Lab

Social Science Electives CRJ 1313 Intro. to Criminal Justice CRJ 1323 Police Administration & Organization CRJ 1363 Intro. to Corrections CRJ 1383 Criminology CRJ 2323 Criminal Las CRJ 2333 Criminal Investigations CRJ 2513 Police Operations ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics EPY 2513 Child Psychology EPY 2523 Adolescent Psychology EPY 2533 Human Growth & Development GEO 1113 World Geography HIS 1163 World Civilization I HIS 1173 World Civilization II

HIS 1613 Surv. Of African-American History HIS 2213 American (U.S.) History I HIS 2223 American (U.S.) History II PSC 1113 American National Government PSC 1123 State & Local Government PSC 2113 Comparative Government PSY 1513 General Psychology SOC 1513 Ethnic Relations SOC 2113 Intro. to Sociology SOC 2133 Social Problems SOC 2143 Marriage & Family SOC 2153 The Family SOC 2243 Cultural Anthropology SWK 1113 Social Work


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Fine Arts Electives ART 1113 Art Appreciation MUS 1113 Music Appreciation SPT 2233 Theatre Appreciation


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List of Academic Programs of Study with Specific Course Recommendations It is recommended that you consult the catalog at the university to which you plan to transfer for specific requirements regarding the courses that can be taken at Pearl River Community College. Students planning to transfer to one of the eight Mississippi public four-year institutions are encouraged to utilize the Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool (MATT). MATT is located online at http://matttransfertool.com/about/default.aspx and will provide students with the exact plan for the first two years of any degree offered at one of the public four-year institutions. Following are popular majors and suggested courses from which students may select:

Accounting ACC 2213 Principles of Accounting I ACC 2223 Principles of Accounting II ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics MAT 1513 Business Calculus I PSC 1113 American National Government

Art ART 1313 Drawing I ART 1323 Drawing II ART 1433 Design I

ART 1443 Design II ART 2513 Painting I

Health, Physical Education, and Human Performance; Physical Education HPR 1213 Personal and Community Health HPR 1751 Nutrition & Wellness I HPR 1761 Nutrition & Wellness II HPR 2213 First Aid and CPR HPR 2723 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries HPR 2733 Introduction to Athletic Training

FCS 1253 Nutrition BIO 2513 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2511 Anatomy & Physiology I, Lab BIO 2523 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 2521 Anatomy & Physiology II, Lab

Biology (for Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Veterinary) Emphasis on General Chemistry freshman year and organic chemistry sophomore year. BIO 1133 General Biology I BIO 1131 General Biology I, Lab BIO 1143 General Biology II BIO 1141 General Biology II, Lab CHE 1213 General Chemistry I CHE 1211 General Chemistry I, Lab CHE 1223 General Chemistry II CHE 1221 General Chemistry II, Lab

CHE 2423 Organic Chemistry I CHE 2421 Organic Chemistry I, Lab CHE 2433 Organic Chemistry II CHE 2431 Organic Chemistry II, Lab PHY 2414 General Physics I PHY 2424 General Physics II MAT 1323 Trigonometry/MAT 1343 Precalculus

Business Administration BAD 1113 Introduction to Business BAD 2413 Legal Environment of Business ACC 2213 Principles of Accounting I ACC 2223 Principles of Accounting II

ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics MAT 1513 Business Calculus I PSC 1113 American National Government

Chemistry/Polymer Science CHE 1213 General Chemistry I CHE 1223 General Chemistry II CHE 2423 Organic Chemistry I CHE 2433 Organic Chemistry II PHY 2514 Engineering Physics I PHY 2524 Engineering Physics II MAT 1613 Calculus I MAT 1623 Calculus II

MAT 2613 Calculus III MAT 2623 Calculus IV MAT 2913 Differential Equations CHE 1211 General Chemistry I, Lab CHE 1221 General Chemistry II, Lab CHE 2421 Organic Chemistry I, Lab CHE 2431 Organic Chemistry II, Lab


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Computer Science BIO 1133 General Biology I BIO 1131 General Biology I, Lab CHE 1213 General Chemistry I CHE 1211 General Chemistry I, Lab CSC 1213 Visual Basic Programming CSC 1613 Computer Programming I CSC 2134 Programming I with C++

CSC 2144 Programming II with C++ MAT 1613 Calculus I MAT 1623 Calculus II MAT 2613 Calculus III PHY 2514 Engineering Physics I PHY 2524 Engineering Physics II

Criminal Justice CRJ 1313 Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJ 1363 Introduction to Corrections

CRJ 1323 Police Administration and Organization CRJ 2513 Juvenile Justice

Elementary Education/Special Education ART 1913 Art for Elementary Teachers ENG 2153 Traditional Grammar EPY 2513 Child Psychology GEO 1113 World Geography MAT 1723 Real Number System MAT 1733 Geometry, Measurement, and Probability

MUS 2513 Music for Elementary Teachers PSC 1113 American National Government PSY 1513 General Psychology SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology Biology (Lecture and Lab) 4 Hrs. Physical Science (Lecture and Lab) 4 Hrs.

English Literature Sequence 12 Hrs. History Sequence 6 Hrs.

Modern Foreign Language Sequence 9 Hrs.

General Studies/Undecided Follow suggested course schedule at the beginning of the academic section.

History and Political Science HISTORY SEQUENCE 6 Hrs. MFL 1213 Spanish I MFL 1223 Spanish II MFL 2213 Spanish III

MFL 2223 Spanish IV PSC 1113 American National Government SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology SOC 2143 Marriage and Family

Liberal Arts MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE SEQUENCE 12 Hrs. MAT 1313/4 College Algebra

Mathematics CSC 2134 Programming I with C++ MAT 1613 Calculus I MAT 1623 Calculus II MAT 2613 Calculus III

MAT 2623 Calculus IV MAT 2913 Differential Equations An 8 hour science sequence Additional Science Elective (Lecture and Lab) 4 Hrs.

Music – Education and Applied Music (piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, or percussion) (Please consult with your advisor for program specific MUA, MUO, and MUS course requirements.) Piano - Class or individual instruction depending upon level of proficiency. Applied Instruction in Voice, Guitar, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, or Piano depending on major emphasis. Music Theory I-IV and lab Recital Class I-IV

Pre-Law Law schools require a bachelor’s degree before a person can be admitted. Traditional programs of study for pre-law students have been business administration, political science, history, paralegal, etc.


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Pre-Nursing (B.S. Degree) FCS 1253 Nutrition BIO 2513 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2511 Anatomy & Physiology I, Lab BIO 2523 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 2521 Anatomy & Physiology II, Lab BIO 2923 Microbiology Lecture

BIO 2921 Microbiology, Lab CHE 1213 General Chemistry I CHE 1211 General Chemistry I, Lab EPY 2533 Human Growth and Development SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology SOC 2143 Marriage and Family

Psychology PSY 1513 General Psychology Literature Sequence 6 Hrs. MFL 1213 Spanish I

MFL 1223 Spanish II MFL 2213 Spanish III MFL 2223 Spanish IV

Secondary Education Students who wish to teach in the secondary school should select the program for a specific teaching area, such as: Biology, English, History, Mathematics, Etc.

Social Work/Sociology PSY 1513 General Psychology Literature Sequence 6 Hrs. MFL 1213 Spanish I

MFL 1223 Spanish II MFL 2213 Spanish III MFL 2223 Spanish IV


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Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at PRCC is designed to prepare graduates for a challenging and satisfying career as a registered nurse (RN). The ADN program begins each fall and spring semester on the Poplarville campus. Once accepted into the ADN program, the traditional option is four semesters in length or the LPN to ADN option is one part-time semester with the remaining two semesters of the traditional program of study. The curriculum includes a balance of nursing and general education courses. Students have the opportunity to apply nursing theory and skills in the simulation/skills lab and in a variety of healthcare agencies. Clinical settings may include hospitals located within the six counties the college services as well as clinics, long-term care facilities, physician offices, rehabilitation centers, and K-12 schools. Students are required to provide their own transportation to all clinical experiences. A graduate of the ADN program is conferred the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and is eligible to write for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a RN. ADN students must understand that any conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense may be grounds for refusal by any state board of nursing to issue a license. The ADN program is accredited by: The ADN program is approved by:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 Telephone: (404) 975-5000 http://www.acenursing.org/

Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (MS IHL) 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211 Telephone: (601) 432-6486 http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/nursing/

SEMESTER HOURS LEVEL 1 NUR 1101

NUR 1110 Dosage Calculations for Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing

1 10

MAT 1313/4 College Algebra 3 PSY 1513 General Psychology 3 BIO 2513 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 BIO 2511 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 TOTAL HOURS 21 LEVEL 2 NUR 1210 Medical/Surgical Nursing I* 10 BIO 2523 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 BIO 2521 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 EPY 2533 Human Growth and Development 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 TOTAL HOURS

20

LEVEL 3 NUR 2104 Women’s Health and Newborn Nursing 4 NUR 2115 Nursing Care of Children 5 BIO 2923 Microbiology 3 BIO 2921 Microbiology Lab 1 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3 TOTAL HOURS 16

LEVEL 4 NUR 2203 Mental Health Nursing 3 NUR 2209 Medical/Surgical Nursing II 9 SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology 3 TOTAL HOURS 15 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 72

NUR 1207 LPN Bridge* 7

*Students entering the ADN program as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), must successfully (“B or higher”) complete the LPN Bridge course. NUR 1207 is the theory component of NUR 1210 (Medical/Surgical Nursing I). The students will be awarded seven (7) semester hours credit. The remaining required nursing course hours of Level 1 and 2 will be waived after successful completion of Level 3 (NUR 2104 & 2115) and Level 4 (NUR 2203 &2209).


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Nursing Electives – (Courses below are not required) NUR 1011 Professional Nursing Forum I 1 NUR 1012 Professional Nursing Forum II 2 NUR 1203 Pharmacology for Nursing 3 NUR 2013 Professional Nursing Forum III 3

ADN general education courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and all required nursing (NUR) courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or better. ADN general education courses must be completed before or within the semester of nursing (NUR) courses listed. If a student withdraws from a required co-requisite general education course(s) within the semester, the student must also withdraw from the nursing course(s).


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Academic Course Descriptions

Index of Instructional Areas with Prefixes Accounting ACC Air Force - ROTC AFR Art ART Associate Degree Nursing NUR Biology BIO Business Administration BAD Business and Office Administration BOA Chemistry CHE Computer Science CSC Criminal Justice CRJ Economics ECO Educational Psychology EPY Engineering EGR English ENG Family and Consumer Science FCS Foreign Language MFL Forensic Science FSC Geography GEO Health, Physical Education, and Recreation HPR History HIS Honors HON Journalism JOU Leadership LEA Learning and Life Skills LLS Mathematics MAT Music, Applied MUA Music Foundations MUS Music Organizations MUO Philosophy and Bible PHI Physics PHY Political Science PSC Polymers POS Psychology PSY Reading REA Social Work SWK Sociology SOC Speech and Theatre SPT

With the exception of courses that are remedial, or developmental, the general education courses may apply toward either an Associate in Applied Science or an Associate in Arts degree and transfer to a university where they may apply toward a bachelor's degree. It is ultimately the responsibility of the student to determine whether any course will apply toward any particular degree or program. Faculty advisors and counselors should be consulted for assistance with this determination.

Accounting (ACC)

2213 Principles of Accounting I. (3) Study of the fundamentals and application of financial accounting principles that relate to business. The topics to be covered

include the accounting cycle and the accounting systems for service and merchandising businesses. 2223 Principles of Accounting II. (3) A continuation of ACC 2213. The topics to be covered include corporate accounting concepts, managerial accounting concepts and

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Air Force (AFR) 1111 Foundation of The United States Air Force I (1) A survey course deigned to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. One our Lecture per week.

1121 Leadership LAB I (1) Leadership Laboratory courses (LLABs) include a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military

commands. The LLAB also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. LLAB is 1 hrs credit. One Lecture hour per week.

1211 Foundations of The United States Air Force II (1) This course is designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this

perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies), and missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today’s USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension: e.g. Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, this course provides the students with a knowledge level understanding for the general element and employment of air and space power, from an institutional doctrinal and historical perspective. In addition, the students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values with the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders and will continue to develop their communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. 1 Lecture hour per week.

1221 Leadership LAB II (1) Leadership Laboratory courses (LLABs) include a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military

commands. The LLAB also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. One lecture hour per week.

2111 The Evolution of US Air and Space Power I (1) This course is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation

systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force Leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical applications of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course. One lecture hour per week.

2121 Leadership Lab III (1) Lab consists of activities classified as leadership and management experiences. They involve the planning and controlling of

military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications. LLABs also include interviews, guidance, and information which will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. LLAB is 1 hrs credit.

2211 The Evolution of US Air and Space Power II (1) This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special

topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. One lecture hour per week.

2221 Leadership Lab IV (1) Lab consists of activities classified as leadership and management experiences. They involve planning and controlling of military

activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications. LLABs also include interviews, guidance, and information which will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. LLAB is 1 hrs credit.

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1113 Art Appreciation. (3) A course designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Lectures and discussions are augmented with

film reviews, slides, critical analysis papers, projects, and a museum tour. Three lecture hours per week. 1213 Introductory Art (3) A studio course designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental elements of art and develop a visual literacy. Students

work in a variety of black and white and color media emphasizing design and composition. Recommended for elementary education majors or anyone who desires to learn basic media techniques. Five lecture; studio hours per week.

1313 Drawing I (3) Includes the study of the basic elements and principles of organization in two dimensions and the selection, manipulation and

synthesis of these components to create an organized visual expression. Students will apply overlapping foreshortening and diminished scale. Black and white media will be stressed. Six lecture/studio hours per week with additional assignments.

1323 Drawing II (3) Continuation of skills from Drawing I with an introduction to color and further study of composition. 1433 Design I (3) Introduction to the fundamentals of two- dimensional design with emphasis in black and white media. 1443 Design II (Color Theory) (3) This course provides students with an understanding of color theory and applications of color so that there begins to be an

informed as well as intuitive sense of seeing, mixing, and applying color and light to design problems. Six lecture/studio hours per week with outside assignments.

1913 Art for Elementary Teachers (3) Development of essential concepts of children’s art education in compliance with the National Standards for Arts Educations.

Emphasis is on the use of elements of art and the principles of design and art history/appreciation as applied to growth stages of children. Crafts and the application of multi-cultural art forms are emphasized. Three lecture and two studio hours per week with some outside assignments.

2513 Painting I (Watercolor) (3) An introduction to painting compositions and techniques. 2523 Painting II (Oils) (3) Prerequisite: ART 2513 A further study in the compositions, techniques, and concepts in Painting I. 2613 CERAMICS I (3) This course is directed toward an introduction to different aspects and materials of ceramic design. Instruction covers forming

and shaping by hand and by mechanical means, various kiln operations, understanding the nature of clay and glazes and an appreciation of functional and nonfunctional forms.

2623 CERAMICS II (3) Continuation of skills introduced in Ceramics I. Emphasis on individual problem solving. 2913 2923 2933 2943

Special Studio (Supervised Independent Study). (3) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Independent study in an area of special interest. Course designed for the exceptional student. A specialized course for further exploration of technical or creative problems as a continuation of the related art form or for exploring career options in studio work. Individualized goals and objectives are set by the student and instructor. Student activities of studio problems and related research; writing are based on stated goals and objectives. Six critique, discussion and studio hours per week with outside assignments and culminating in a one-person exhibit of an exit portfolio.

Associate Degree Nursing (NUR)

1011 Professional Nursing Forum I. (1) Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program and membership in the

Mississippi Organization for Students of Associate Degree Nursing (MOSA). This elective nursing course provides opportunities to assist the nursing student to gain insight into the various professional roles

and responsibilities expected of nurses. Also, this course provides the nursing student with the opportunity to engage in community activities, which is a value at the core of the nursing profession. This course is one theory hour per week and ten hours of community service activities per semester.

1012 Professional Nursing Forum II. (2) Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program and membership in MOSA. This elective nursing course is a continuation of NUR 1011 Professional Nursing Forum I. This course is one theory hour per week


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and fifteen hours of community service activities per semester. 1101 Dosage Calculations for Nursing. (1) Prerequisites: Admission to the Associated Degree Nursing Program. Corequisites: BIO 2511,

BIO 2513, MAT 1313, NUR 1110, PSY 1513. This course includes theoretical and mathematical concepts related to the administration of medications to patients. Content begins with abbreviations, symbols, and the systems of measurement used in medication administration. Emphasis is placed on conversions between systems of measurement; calculations of oral, parenteral, and intravenous dosages; and interpretation of word problems with application to clinical situations. This course is two theory hours per week for eight weeks.

1110 Fundamentals of Nursing. (10) Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, PSY 1513.

This fundamental nursing course is based on the biological and psychosocial sciences and cultural aspects necessary to promote wellness of diverse patients, families, and communities. The content is designed to introduce the practice of nursing as an integral component of total healthcare. The focus of this course is placed on the process of learning; recognizing the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement; clinical judgment; dosage calculations; the nursing process; the wellness-illness continuum; the communication process; development of beginning technology skills; identifying patient needs; and growth and development of the aged adult. This course is seven theory hours and nine clinical hours per week for the semester.

1203 Pharmacology for Nursing (3) Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, PHSY 1513 This elective nursing course examines pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion,

maintenance, and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics in the treatment of selected illnesses. Included are concepts of safe administration and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents.

1207 LPN Bridge. (7) Prerequisites: Admission into the Associate Degree Nursing program; BIO 2511, BIO 2513, MAT 1313, PSY 1513.

Corequisites: BIO 2521, BIO 2523, ENG 1113, EPY 2433. This beginning medical-surgical nursing course enhances the knowledge of the LPN in practice, focuses on the roles of the nurse,

concentrates on the utilization of clinical judgment, the nursing process, patient needs, growth and development, scientific principles from the biological and psychosocial sciences, and cultural aspects necessary to promote wellness of patients. While students focus on the process of learning, they plan and provide care to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement. The patient’s position on the wellness-illness continuum is recognized as the student focuses on the patient’s response to illness. Importance is placed on nutrition, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, communication skills, delegation, dosage calculations, and medication administration. This course is six theory hours and three clinical hours per week for the semester.

1210 Medical-Surgical Nursing I. (10) Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, PSY 1513. Corequisites: BIO

2521, BIO 2523, ENG 1113, EPY 2533. This beginning medical-surgical nursing course focuses on the roles of the nurse, concentrates on the utilization of clinical

judgment, the nursing process, patient needs, growth and development, scientific principles from the biological and psychosocial sciences, and cultural aspects necessary to promote wellness of patients. While students focus on the process of learning, they plan and provide care to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement. The patient’s position on the wellness-illness continuum is recognized as the student focuses on the patient’s response to illness. Importance is placed on nutrition, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, communication skills, delegation, dosage calculations, and medication administration. This course is six theory hours and twelve clinical hours per week for the semester.

2013 Professional Nursing Forum III. (3) Prerequisite: Admission in the Associate Degree Nursing program and membership in MOSA. This elective nursing course is a continuation of NUR 1011 Professional Nursing Forum I or NUR 1012 Professional Nursing Forum

II. This course is one theory hour per week and twenty hours of community service activities per semester. 2104 Women’s Health and Newborn Nursing. (4) Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, ENG 1113, EPY 2533, MAT

1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, NUR 1207 (if applicable), NUR 1210, PSY 1513. Corequisites: BIO 2921, BIO 2923, NUR 2115, SPT 1113 or SPT 2163.

This nursing course is focused on the theory and practice of women’s health and newborn nursing with emphasis on the nursing process, patient needs, and the principles of growth and development through evidence-based competent care. In this specialty area, students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement in diverse healthcare settings. Nutrition, diagnostic studies, pharmacology, dosage calculations, medication administration, and cultural awareness are integrated throughout this course. The patient’s position on the wellness-illness


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continuum is recognized as the student focuses on the patient’s response to illness. Clinical judgment, communication skills, delegation, and enhancing technology skills are emphasized. This course is six theory hours and nine clinical hours per week for eight weeks.

2115 Nursing Care of Children. (5) Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, ENG 1113, EPY 2533, MAT 1313, NUR 1101,

NUR 1110, NUR 1207 (if applicable), NUR 1210, PSY 1513. Corequisites: BIO 2921, BIO 2923, NUR 2104, SPT 1113 or SPT 2163. This nursing course is focused on the theory and practice of pediatric nursing with emphasis on the nursing process, patient needs,

the physical and cognitive growth and development of patients through evidence-based competent care. In this specialty area, students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement in diverse healthcare settings. Nutrition, diagnostic studies, pharmacology, dosage calculations, medication administration, and cultural awareness are integrated throughout this course. The patient’s position on the wellness-illness continuum is recognized as the student focuses on the patient’s response to illness. Clinical judgment, communication skills, delegation, and enhancing technology skills are emphasized. This course is six theory hours and nine clinical hours per week for eight weeks.

2203 Mental Health Nursing. (3) Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, BIO 2921, BIO 2923, ENG 1113, EPY 2533, MAT

1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, NUR 1207 (if applicable), NUR 1210, NUR 2104, NUR 2115, PSY 1513, SPT 1113 or SPT 2163. Corequisites: NUR 2209, SOC 2113.

This nursing course is designed to assist the student in the application of nursing knowledge in the care of patients with mental illness. The specific focus of this course is to utilize clinical judgment to assist the student with care of patients with mental illness in all stages of development, as they progress on the wellness-illness continuum. Students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement. Continued emphasis is placed on cultural awareness, nutrition, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, communication skills, delegation, and dosage calculations. This course is two theory hours and three clinical hours per week for the semester.

2209 Medical-Surgical Nursing II. (9) Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, BIO 2921, BIO 2923, ENG 1113, EPY 2533,

MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, NUR 1207 (if applicable), NUR 1210, NUR 2104, NUR 2115, PSY 1513, SPT 1113 or SPT 2163. Corequisites: NUR 2203, SOC 2113.

This medical-surgical nursing course is designed to reinforce the roles of the nurse, implement the practice of nursing, as well as assist the student with transition from the student role to registered nurse. The specific focus of this course is to utilize clinical judgment to assist the student with care of adults in all stages of development by identifying the needs of the patient, coordinating care through the use of the nursing process as the patient progresses on the wellness-illness continuum. Students are able to refine the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration, & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement through practice in diverse healthcare settings. Nutrition, diagnostic studies, pharmacology, dosage calculations, medication administration, communication skills, delegation, and cultural awareness are integrated throughout this course as well as continued emphasis on utilization of technology. The preceptorship component is included in the clinical hours and occurs at the end of the semester. This course is five theory hours and twelve clinical hours per week for the semester.

Biology (BIO)

1111 Principles of Biology I Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: BIO 1113 A laboratory course for non-science majors that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO

1113 Principles of Biology I, Lecture. 1113 Principles of Biology I Lecture. (3) Corequisite: BIO 1111 A lecture course for non-science majors that provides an introduction to the basic principles of modern biology and their relevance

to modern life. Emphasis is placed on the nature and history of scientific thought, basic biological chemistry, cell structure and processes, genetics.

1114 Principles of Biology I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that provides an introduction to the basic principles of modern biology, and their relevance to modern life. Emphasis is placed on the nature and history of scientific thought, basic biological chemistry, cell structure and processes, genetics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1121 Principles of Biology II, Lab (1) Corequisite: BIO 1123 A laboratory course for non-science majors that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO

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A lecture course for non-science majors that emphasizes the survey of the diversity of life, ecology, evolution, and an overview of the organ system.

1124 Principles of Biology II Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that emphasize the survey of the diversity of life, ecology, evolution, and an overview of organ systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1131 General Biology I Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: BIO 1133 A laboratory course for science majors that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO

1133 General Biology I, lecture. Two lab hours per week. 1133 General Biology I Lecture. (3) Corequisite: BIO 1131 A lecture course for science majors that includes study of the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological systems, cell

structure and physiology, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Three lecture hours per week.

1134 General Biology I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that includes study of the scientific method, chemistry relevant to

biological systems, cell structure and function, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1141 General Biology II Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: BIO 1143 A laboratory for science majors that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO 1143

General Biology II, lecture. Two lab hours per week. 1143 General Biology II Lecture. (3): Corequisite: BIO 1141 A lecture course for science majors that reinforces the concepts in 1133 General Biology I, while emphasizing the diversity of life.

Topics covered include evolution, classification, ecology, detailed consideration of each group of organisms and viruses, study of animals and plants including their basic anatomy and physiology. Three lecture hours per week.

1144 General Biology II Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that reinforces the concepts in BIO 1133 General Biology I, while

emphasizing the diversity of life. Topics covered include evolution, classification, ecology, detailed consideration of each group of organisms and viruses, study of animals and plants including their basic anatomy and physiology. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. OPTION: Special sections of this course emphasize field study and must be taken concurrently with sections identified as an “F” section, for example, BIO 1141-0F, BIO 1141-1F, etc. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1214 Environmental Science Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course covering the relevance of ecological principles to environmental problems and the

relationship of humans to their environment with emphasis on preservation of environmental quality. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes.

1314 Botany I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisite: BIO 1133 and BIO 1131 or BIO 1134 with a grade of “C” or better. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering the representative groups of the plant kingdom, their anatomy, physiology,

taxonomy, and economic importance. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1511 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: 1513. A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO 1513 Principles of

Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture. Two lab hours per week. Does not apply toward any nursing program. 1513 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture. (3) Corequisite: 1511. A lecture course that provides an introduction to the anatomical and physiological study of the human body at the molecular,

cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system levels. Organ systems covered in this course are integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Three lecture hours per week. Does not apply toward any nursing program.

1514 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course that provides an introduction to the anatomical and physiological study of the human

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reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. 1521 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory. (1) Prerequisite: BIO 1511 or BIO 1514 with a grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite: 1523. A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles and concepts introduced in BIO 1523

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture. Two lab hours per week. Does not apply toward any nursing program. 1523 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture. (3) Prerequisite: BIO 1513 or BIO 1514 with a grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite: 1521. A lecture course that provides an introduction to the anatomical and physiological study of the human endocrine, cardiovascular,

lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Three lecture hours per week. Does not apply toward any nursing program.

1524 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisite: BIO 1514 or 1513 and BIO 1511 with a grade of

“C” or better. A combined lecture and laboratory course that provides an introduction to the anatomical and physiological study of human

special senses and the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and two lab hours per week. Does not apply toward any nursing program.

2211 Introduction to Marine Science, Laboratory. (1) A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO 2213 Introduction to

Marine Science, Lecture 2213 Introduction to Marine Science, Lecture. (3)

A lecture course providing an introduction to oceanography with an emphasis on the measurement of physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the marine environment as well as functional morphology and taxonomy of local marine biota.

2214 Introduction to Marine Science Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisite: BIO 1131; 1133 or BIO 1141; 1143 with a grade of “C” or

better. A combined lecture and laboratory providing an introduction to oceanography with emphasis on the measurement of physical,

chemical, and biological aspects of the marine environment as well as functional morphology and taxonomy of local marine biota. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in the lecture. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2431 General Zoology, Laboratory. (1)

A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO 2433 General Zoology, Lecture. (Course code change effective Fall 2011)

2433 General Zoology, Lecture. (3)

A lecture course that covers phylogeny and classification systems and studies of the invertebrate and vertebrate taxa. (Course code change effective Fall 2011)

2434 General Zoology. (4). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers phylogeny and classification systems and studies of the invertebrate and

vertebrate taxa. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes (Course code change effective Fall 2011)

2511 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory. (1) Prerequisite: A score of “21” or better on the Science Reasoning portion of the ACT and

3 High School Biology/Chemistry courses with a C or better (If a student meets this pre-req, a note must be placed in Banner by the advisor) or BIO 1131 and BIO 1133 or BIO 1134, or BIO 1511 and BIO 1513, or BIO 1514 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIO 2513

A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO 2513 Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture. Two laboratory hours per week. This laboratory course includes the dissection of a representative mammal. One lab hour per week.

2513 Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture. (3) Prerequisite: A score of “21” or better on the Science Reasoning portion of the ACT and 3

High School Biology/Chemistry courses with a C or better (If a student meets this pre-req, a note must be placed in Banner by the advisor) or BIO 1131 and BIO 1133 or BIO 1134, or BIO 1511 and BIO 1513, or BIO 1514 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIO 2511

A lecture course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as an integrated whole. The course includes detailed studies of biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system. Three lecture hours per week.


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2514 Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisite: A score of “21” or better on the Science Reasoning portion

of the ACT and 3 High School Biology/Chemistry courses with a C or better (If a student meets this pre-req, a note must be placed in Banner by the advisor) or BIO 1131 and BIO 1133 or BIO 1134, or BIO 1511 and BIO 1513, or BIO 1514 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIO 2511

A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as an integrated whole. The course includes detailed studies of: biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and two lab hours per week. This laboratory course includes the dissection of a representative mammal.

2521 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory. (1) Prerequisite: BIO 2513, BIO 2511, or BIO 2514 with a grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite: BIO 2523 A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO 2523 Anatomy and

Physiology II, lecture. This laboratory course includes the dissection of a representative mammal. Two lab hours per week. 2523 Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture. (3) Prerequisite: BIO 2513, BIO 2511, or BIO 2514 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite:

BIO 2521 A lecture course that includes detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of the human special senses, endocrine,

cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Three lecture hours per week.

2524 Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisite: BIO 2513, BIO 2511, or BIO 2514 with a grade of “C” or

better. A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of human special senses,

endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. This laboratory course includes the dissection of a representative mammal. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2921 Microbiology Laboratory. (1) Prerequisite A score of “21” or better on the Science Reasoning portion of the ACT and 3 High School

Biology/Chemistry courses with a C or better or BIO 1131 and BIO 1133 or BIO 1134, or BIO 1511 and BIO 1513, or BIO 1514 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIO 2923

A laboratory course which provides experiments that reinforce principles introduced in the lecture to include fundamental laboratory techniques in lab safety, microscopy, culturing and identification of microbes, and effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Two lab hours per week.

2923 Microbiology Lecture. (3) Prerequisite: A score of “21” or better on the Science Reasoning portion of the ACT and 3 High School

Biology/Chemistry courses with a C or better or BIO 1131 and BIO 1133 or BIO 1134, or BIO 1511 and BIO 1513, or BIO 1514 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIO 2921

A lecture course providing a comprehensive study of microorganisms to include microbial taxonomy, metabolism, physiology and genetics, concepts of pathogenesis and immunity and other selected applied areas. Three lecture hours per week.

2924 Microbiology Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisite: A score of “21” or better on the Science Reasoning portion of the ACT and

3 High School Biology/Chemistry courses with a C or better or BIO 1131 and BIO 1133 or BIO 1134, or BIO 1511 and BIO 1513, or BIO 1514 with a grade of “C” or better.

A combined lecture and laboratory course providing a comprehensive study of microorganisms to include microbial taxonomy, metabolism, physiology and genetics, concepts of pathogenesis and immunity and other selected applied areas. Labs in this course provide experiments that reinforce principles introduced in the lecture to include fundamental laboratory techniques in lab safety, microscopy, culturing and identification of microbes, and effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Business Administration (BAD)

1113 Introduction to Business. (3) This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of business. Main topics include current business and

economic environment, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, financial management, and business careers. Three lecture hours per week.

2323 Business Statistics. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1313 or higher. Introduction to statistical methods of describing, summarizing, comparing, and interpreting data to include probability

distributions, sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Credit can only be given for one: BAD 2323 or MAT 2323.


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2413 Legal Environment of Business. (3) An introduction to interrelationships of law and society, jurisprudence and business. Topics include an introduction to law, law

of contracts, agency, and employment. Three lecture hours per week. 2523 Personal Financial Management (3) This course deals with an individual’s optimal management of personal income and expenditures over a lifetime to best meet the

needs of his/her financial objectives. The course focuses on the areas of budgeting, insurance, borrowing and credit purchases, home ownership, investment, taxes, and family financial planning. Three lecture hours per week.

2533 Computer Applications in Business and Industry. (3) This course is an introduction to MS Office Suite software, which is the industry standard. This software includes the

components of an information system: spreadsheets, presentation graphics, database management, and word processing. Data entry and retrieval records management, and electronic communications are skills taught in this course. A student may not earn credit for both BAD 2533 and CSC 1113. Three lecture hours per week.

2713 Principles of Real Estate. (3) The course deals with the nature of the real estate market, types of ownership of property, contracts, and methods of transferal of

title. Three lecture hours per week. 2723 Real Estate Law. (3) Prerequisite: BAD 2713 Designed to give the student a general background in the law of real property and the law of real estate brokerage. Three

lecture hours per week. 2813 Administrative Communications. (3) A study of effective principles and practices of written and oral communications, emphasizing a managerial approach for business

and the individual. Three lecture hours per week.

Business And Office Administration (BOA)

1413 Keyboarding. (3) This course provides an introduction to basic word processing commands and essential skill development using the touch system

on the alphabetic keyboard. Course emphasis will be on speed and accuracy when keying documents and timed writings.

Chemistry (CHE)

1211 General Chemistry I Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: CHE 1213 A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in CHE 1213 General

Chemistry I, lecture. Two lab hours per week. 1213 General Chemistry I Lecture (3) Prerequisite: College Algebra or higher level mathematics course, which may be taken

concurrently. Corequisite: CHE 1211 A lecture course that covers the fundamental principles of chemistry and their application. Chemical nomenclature, chemical

reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, energy, periodic properties, and gas laws are among the topics discussed in depth. Three lecture hours per week.

1214 General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisites: College Algebra or higher level mathematics course, which may be

taken concurrently. A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the fundamental principles of chemistry and their application. Chemical

nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, energy, periodic properties, and gas laws are among the topics discussed in depth. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

1221 General Chemistry II Laboratory. (1) Prerequisites: CHE 1211 and CHE 1213 Corequisite: CHE 1223

A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in CHE 1223 General Chemistry II, Lecture. Two lab hours per week.

1223 General Chemistry II Lecture (3) Prerequisites: CHE 1211 and grade of “C” or better in CHE 1213. Corequisite: CHE 1221 A lecture course that covers solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, acid-base chemistry, and electrochemistry. Three


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lecture hours per week. 1224 General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisites: CHE 1211 and grade of “C” or better in CHE 1213. A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, acid-base chemistry, and

electrochemistry. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

1311 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (1) Corequisite: CHE 1313 A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in CHE 1313 Principles of

Chemistry, Lecture. Two lab hours per week. 1313 Principles of Chemistry I Lecture (3) A lecture course that emphasizes basic terminology, measurement, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding,

stoichiometry, energy and states of matter. Three lecture hours per week. 1314 Principles of Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course that emphasizes basic terminology, measurement, atomic structure, periodic table,

chemical bonding, stoichiometry, energy and states of matter. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2421 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: CHE 1221 and CHE 1223 Corequisite: CHE 2423 A laboratory course that acquaints students with important manipulations and procedures, and the preparation and study of

organic compounds being introduced in CHE 2423. Two lab hours per week. 2423 Organic Chemistry I Lecture (3) Prerequisites: CHE 1221 and CHE 1223 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CHE 2421 A lecture course that covers carbon chemistry, bonding structure and behavior, aliphatic compounds, stereochemistry, reaction

mechanisms spectroscopy. Three lecture hours per week. 2431 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (2) Prerequisites: CHE 2421 and CHE 2423 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CHE 2433 A Laboratory course that acquaints students with important manipulations and procedures, as well as the preparation and study of

aromatic and complex organic compounds being introduced in CHE 2433 Organic Chemistry II, Lecture. Two lab hours per week. 2433 Organic Chemistry II Lecture (3) Prerequisites: CHE 2421 and CHE 2423 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CHE 2423 A lecture course that covers spectroscopy, aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds and other complex compounds, with

emphasis on reactions, reaction mechanisms, and nomenclature. Three lab hours per week.

Computer Science (CSC)

1113 Computer Concepts. (3) This is an introductory digital competency course which includes concepts, terminology, operating systems, electronic

communications, security risks, digital ethics, and applications. Concepts are demonstrated and supplemented by hands-on computer use. Three lecture hours and laboratory assignments. A student may not earn credit for both BAD 2533 and CSC 1113.

1123 Computer Applications I (3) This course is designed to teach computer applications to include: word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database

management, presentation design, and electronic communications. 1613 Computer Programming I (3) Introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development; designing, debugging, branching, looping, scope rules,

functions, input/output manipulation (to include text files), simple arrays, and a variety of applications in an object-oriented programming language. Course has lecture with integrated lab components.

2134 Programming I with C++. (4) Prerequisite: A score of 19 or higher on the Mathematics portion of the Enhanced ACT or MAT 1233

with a grade of “C” or better. An introduction to problem solving methods, algorithm development, designing, debugging, and documentation in C++ language

with a variety of applications including I/O statements, operators, conditional, looping, methods/functions, and array processing. Course has a required lab component. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2144 Programming II with C++. (4) Prerequisite; CSC 2134. This course is designed to be a continuation of program and algorithm development and analysis, search/sort methods, dynamic

memory management, abstract data types and object-oriented design, designing and debugging larger programs. Course has a required lab component. Three lecture hours and a required lab component.


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2623 Computer Programming II (3) This course is a continuation of the object-oriented language from CSC 1613. This includes advanced program development,

algorithm analysis, string processing, recursion, internal search/sort methods, simple data structures, debugging, and testing of large programs. Course has lecture with integrated lab components.

Criminal Justice (CRJ)

1313 Introduction to Criminal Justice. (3) History, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in a democratic society, introduction to agencies involved in the

administration of criminal justice; career orientation. Three lecture hours per week. 1323 Police Administration and Organization. (3) Principles of organization and administration in law enforcement as applied to law enforcement agencies; introduction to concepts

of organizational behavior. Three lecture hours per week. 1343 Police and Community Relations. (3) An overview of current issues between police and community. Role and influence of officer in community relations, crime

prevention and conflict resolution. 1353 Practicum in Criminal Justice. (3) Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Practicum in an approved criminal justice agency under supervision of the agency concerned and college instructor. Written

evaluation required of agency. 1363 Introduction to Corrections. (3) An overview of the correctional field; its origins, historical and philosophical background, development, current status, relationship

with other facets of the criminal justice system. Three lecture hours per week. 1373 Introduction to Homeland Security. (3) The issues pertaining to the role and mission of the Department of Homeland Security and related agencies, both domestic and

international. Three lecture hours per week. 1383 Criminology. (3) The study of criminal behavior to include theories, statistics, and trends of criminal behavior. Three lecture hours per week. 2213 Traffic Law. (3) An examination of the role of law enforcement in coping with traffic problems. Emphasis is placed on the history, development,

and enforcement of statutes pertaining to motor vehicles. Three lecture hours per week. 2313 Police Operations. (3) A study of the operation of law enforcement agencies. Particular emphasis is placed on the functions of the patrol division. Three

lecture hours per week. 2323 Criminal Law. (3) A study of the basic elements of substantive criminal law including defenses to criminal liability. Three lecture hours per week. 2333 Criminal Investigations. (3) A study of principles of investigation; proper collection, documentation, and preservation of evidence. Three lecture hours per

week. 2363 Criminal Court Practice. (3) An in-depth study of the criminal case within the state and federal court systems. Three lecture hours per week. 2393 Survey of Criminalistics. (3) This study of scientific crime detention methods, modus operandi, crime scene search, preservation of evidence, research projects

and class participation required. Three lecture hours per week. 2413 Administration of Criminal Procedure. (3) A study of the legal concepts of criminal procedure. Three lecture hours per week. 2513 Juvenile Justice. (3) Organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies. Processing, detention, and disposition of cases. Statutes and court

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2623 Assets Protection (3) Security awareness of management and employees; vulnerability training; internal/external theft and fraud; disaster control;

physical security planning; investigation; guard protection; and alcohol and drug abuse in work place. Three lecture hours per week.

2713 Foundations of Terrorism. (3) The study of terrorism in the modern world. Three lecture hours per week. 2723 Intelligence Analysis and Security Management (3) This course is designed to develop an understanding of how intelligence assists in maintaining national security, the laws,

guidelines, executive directives and oversight relating to intelligence as well as the methodologies used in the intelligence community. Three lecture hours per week.

2733 Transportation and Border Security (3) This course provides a student with an analysis of issues that concern the protection of the borders of the United States and U. S.

policies regarding the safety of the U. S. Transportation System. Three lecture hours per week.

Economics (ECO)

2113 Principles of Macroeconomics. (3) The study of a nation’s economy to include the following topics: supply and demand, production possibilities, monetary and fiscal

policies, factors of production, GDP/business cycles and economic growth, and circular flow of market economies. Three lecture hours per week.

2123 Principles of Microeconomics. (3) A study of firms, industries and consumers to include the following topics: supply and demand, elasticity of demand and supply,

consumer choice theory, production and cost theory and market structures. Three lecture hours per week.

Educational Psychology (EPY)

2513 Child Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 1513 A study of various aspects of human growth and development during childhood and emerging adolescence. Topics include

biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three lecture hours per week. 2523 Adolescent Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 1513 A study of various aspects of human growth and development during adolescence. Topics include biological, psychosocial and

cognitive development. Three lecture hours per week. 2533 Human Growth and Development. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 1513 A study of various aspects of human growth and development from conception through death. Topics include biological,

psychosocial and cognitive development. Three lecture hours per week.

Engineering (EGR)

2413 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics. (3) Prerequisites: MAT 1623 and PHY 2323 A lecture course covering the equilibrium of point objects and extended objects in two and three dimensions using vector algebra.

Also discussed are distributed forces, structures, friction, and moments of inertia in two and three dimensions. Three lecture hours per week.

2433 Engineering Mechanics II. (3) Prerequisites: EGR 2413. A lecture course that covers kinematics of particles and rigid bodies, kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using force-mass-

acceleration, energy, and momentum methods.

English (ENG)

1113 English Composition I (3) – Prerequisite: A score of 17 on the English portion of the Enhanced ACT.

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1114 English Composition I. (4) Prerequisite: A score of 16 or below on the ACT. This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. 1123 English Composition II. (3) Prerequisite: ENG 1113 or 1114 This course is a continuation of English Composition I with emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Readings,

essays, and a research paper are required. 2133 Creative Writing I. (3) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. ENG 2133 involves reading and writing poetry, short fiction, and/or other genres. 2143 Creative Writing II. (3) Prerequisite: ENG 2133 and Permission of instructor. ENG 2143 involves reading and writing poetry, short fiction, and/or other genres. 2153 Traditional Grammar. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 This course focuses on the basic elements of English grammar and mechanics. 2223 American Literature I. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 ENG 2223 surveys representative prose and poetry of the United States from its beginnings to the Civil War. 2233 American Literature II. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 ENG 2233 surveys representative prose and poetry of the United States from the Civil War to the present. 2323 British Literature I. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 This course surveys British literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period through the Restoration and Eighteenth Century. 2333 British Literature II. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 This course surveys British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. 2423 World Literature I. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 This course surveys texts representative of global, historical, and cultural diversity from the ancient world through the early

modern world. 2433 World Literature II. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 This course surveys texts representative of global, historical, and cultural diversity from the Enlightenment Period to the present. 2513 Survey of African-American Literature.(3) (one semester) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 ENG 2513 surveys literature of major African American writers from its beginnings to the present. 2613 Film as Literature. (3) Prerequisite: ENG 1123 ENG 2613 involves the study of current and classic motion pictures as a form of literary, historic, and cinematic expression. 2913 Occupational Writing. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1113 or 1114 and ENG 1123 The course begins with an assessment of the student’s career goals and their current on-the-job-demands. An individualized

writing program is planned to complement career goals and to raise on-the-job writing efficiency. A wide range of types of writing may be covered, such as minutes of business meetings, instruction manuals, brochures, book reviews, observation/ academic/ research articles and articles for local, regional, and national periodicals. Assignments designed around students’ career aspirations and writing demands.

2923 Writing for Publication. (3) Prerequisites: ENG 2133 and ENG 2143 ENG 2923 is designed for students who are interested in writing for publication. Emphasis is given to meeting specific publishing

requirements for novels, short fiction, poetry, drama, television scripts, and newspaper and magazine articles.

Family & Consumer Science (FCS)

1253 Nutrition. (3) A lecture course covering the nutrients for normal growth and prevention of major chronic diseases, and applied to the selection

of food for ingestion, the metabolic process of digestion, assimilation, and absorption, and the applications for healthcare providers. Three lecture hours per week.

(Modern) Foreign Language (MFL)

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This course, an oral-aural approach, stresses conversation, pronunciation, comprehension, reading, writing, and functional grammar with emphasis on the practical aspects of the language.

1123 French II. (3) Prerequisite: MFL 1113 This course continues MFL 1113 with wider vocabulary and more complex structures and functions. 1213 Spanish I. (3) This course is an oral-aural approach, which stresses conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and

functional grammar with emphasis on communication. 1223 Spanish II. (3) Prerequisite: MFL 1223 This course continues MFL 1213 with wider vocabulary and more complex structures and functions. 2113 French III. (3) Prerequisite: MFL 1123 This course continues MFL 1123 with additional materials of literary and cultural value. 2123 French IV. (3) Prerequisite: MFL 2113 This course continues MFL 2113 with additional literary and cultural readings and compositions as well as a review of essential

elements of grammar. 2213 Spanish III. (3) Prerequisite: MFL 1213 and MFL 1223 or two years of high school Spanish. This course continues MFL 1223 with additional materials of literary and cultural value. 2223 Spanish IV. (3) Prerequisite: MFL 2213 This course continues MFL 2213 with additional literary and cultural readings and compositions as well as a review of essential

elements of grammar.

2513 Occupational Spanish. (3) This course is designed to teach basic oral communication skills for interaction in Spanish in an occupational setting. Specialized variations of this course include: Law Enforcement, Medical and Business.

2613 Foreign Language Study Abroad. This course is a unique language and culture learning opportunity designed and provided by individual colleges. Location, duration,

and requirements may vary by institution.

Forensic Science (FSC)

1113 Introduction to Forensic Science. (3) This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of forensic science. Students will be introduced to the scientific

concepts, methods, practices and analytical instrumentation utilized by forensic scientists for the recognition, collection, preservation, identification, comparison, analysis and documentation of physical evidence. Three hours per week.

Geography (GEO)

1113 World Regional Geography. (3) A regional survey of the basic geographic features and major new developments of the nations of the world. Three lecture hours

per week. 1123 Principles of Geography. (3) A course which deals with the basic content of geography, planetary relationships of the earth, interpretation and use of maps,

elements of weather and climate, regional distribution of climatic elements and the interrelationship of man’s physical and cultural landscapes. Three lecture hours per week.

Health, Physical Education, & Recreation (HPR)

111(1-2) General Physical Education Activities I 112(1-2) General Physical Education Activities II 211(1-2) General Physical Education Activities III 212(1-2) General Physical Education Activities IV This course is designed to give students a current concept of physical education and recreation by developing body skills while

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1213 Personal and Community Health (3) Application of principles and practices of healthful living to the individual and community; major health problems and the mutual

responsibilities of home, school, and health agencies. 1313 Introduction to Health, Physical Education & Recreation (3) Introduction to the objective, literature, and organizations of the

profession. Analysis of successful teaching with discussion of the responsibilities and opportunity of professional personnel. Orientation of student to opportunities in the field.

1552 Fitness and Conditioning Training I 1562 Fitness and Conditioning Training II 2552 Fitness and Conditioning Training III 2562 Fitness and Conditioning Training IV Instruction and practice of basic principles of fitness and conditioning through a variety of exercises and activities. 1571 Dance I 1581 Dance II An overview of dance techniques to include instruction in various styles of dance. Instruction may include classical dance, ballet,

jazz, folk dance, contemporary and/or dance line. 2213 First Aid & CPR. (3) Instruction and practice in methods prescribed in the American Red Cross or American Heart Association standard and advanced

courses. 2323 Recreational Leadership. (3) Planning and leadership techniques for conducting organized park and recreation programs for all ages. 2423 Football Theory. (3) Explores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching football. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives,

rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices.

2433 Basketball Theory. (3) Explores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching basketball. Emphasis will be placed upon the

objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices.

2443 Soccer Theory. (3) Explores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching soccer. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives,


2453 Baseball Theory. (3) Explores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching baseball. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives,


2493 Softball Theory. (3 Explores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching softball. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives,


2571 Dance III. 2581 Dance IV. A continuation of dance techniques to include instruction in various styles of dance. Instruction may include classical dance,

ballet, jazz, folk dance, contemporary and; or dance line. 2711 Athletic Training Terminology. (1) Course to develop students’ knowledge of musculoskeletal and orthopedic terminology related to athletic training and other

related health professions.

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for coaches and individuals wanting general knowledge of the athletic injuries but are not yet sure if they want to pursue athletic training.

2733 Introduction to Athletic Training. (3) Introduction to the profession, including but not limited to procedural aspects of the athletic training room operations, role

delineations, preparation and competencies with 100 observational/experience hours under a BOC certified athletic trainer. This course is recommended for Athletic Training majors.

Varsity Sports 1132 Varsity Sports I. 1142 Varsity Sports II. 2132 Varsity Sports III. 2142 Varsity Sports IV. Participation in a specific varsity sport.

History (HIS)

1111 Public History. (1) 1121 2111 2121

This course will introduce students to the professional principles and practices in the care and management of history museum collections, including collections development, museum registration methods, cataloging, collections care, conservation and preservation. Two hours per week.

1163 World Civilizations I. (3) This is a general survey of world history from ancient times to the 1500s. Three lecture hours per week. 1173 World Civilizations II. (3) This is a general survey of world history since the 1500s. Three lecture hours per week. 1613 African American History. (3) This is a survey of African-American history from African origins to modern times. Three lecture hours per week. 2213 American (U.S.) History I. (3) This is a survey of American (U.S.) history since 1865. Three lecture hours per week. 2223 American (U.S.) History II. (3) This is a survey of American (U.S.) History since 1877. Three lecture hours per week. 2813 Special Topics in History/Social Studies. (3) Prerequisite: Completion with a grade of “C” or better in any survey history course

(e.g., HIS 1163, 1173, etc.) Special topics in History/Social Studies. Credit and title to be determined. Topics will vary from semester to semester. This course

is to be used on a limited basis to offer expansion upon subject matter areas covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years.)

Honors (HON)

1010 COE Cooperative Education Work Experience I (1) First Supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study 1020 COE Cooperative Education Work Experience II (1) Second Supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study 1030 COE Cooperative Education Work Experience III (1) Third Supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study 1040 COE Cooperative Education Work Experience IV (1) Fourth Supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study 1050 COE Cooperative Education Work Experience V (1) Fifth Supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study 1060 COE Cooperative Education Work Experience VI (1) Sixth Supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study


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1070 COE Cooperative Education Work Experience VII (1) Seventh Supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study 1080 COE Cooperative Education Work Experience VIII (1)Eighth Supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study 1911 Honors Forum I (1) Admission is by invitation only. Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or

students. 1921 Honors Forum II (1) Admission is by invitation only. Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or

students. 2911 Honors Forum III (1) Admission is by invitation only. Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or

students. 2921 Honors Forum IV (1) Admission is by invitation only. Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or

students. 1913 Leadership Honors Forum (3) Prerequisites: Instructor recommendation and Vice President for Instruction’s approval. This course has as its central focus the development of leadership skills. It is designed to provide a basic understanding of

leadership and group dynamics theory and to assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one’s own style of leadership. This program integrates readings from the humanities, classic works of literature, and experiential learning exercises with readings and discussions of traditional theories. (Phi Theta Kappa; Phil Hardin Foundation Leadership Development Program.)

Journalism (JOU)

1111 College Publications (1) 1121 2111 2121

This laboratory course is designed to give practical experience in working with college newspaper and yearbook production. News, feature, and editorial writing, make-up and layout, editing, advertising and photography will be emphasized according to student need. Two laboratory hours per week.

Leadership (LEA)

1811 Honors Colloquium Forum I-IV (1) 1821 2811 2821

This course is designed in part to provide an enhanced and supportive learning environment of outstanding students. The Forum will be open to Freshman and Sophomore students with and ACT score of 21, any PRCC student with a 3.4 GPA or higher, PTK officers, and PTK Members. The class would meet one hour per week. The class will carry one hour of institutional credit that transfers as an elective. To earn academic credit for the Forum, students must fully participate in Forum presentations, discussions, and activities.

1911 River Navigators (1) Prerequisite: Recruitment Committee approval. 1921 2911 2921

This course familiarizes the student with his/her responsibilities as a member of the recruiting/public relations team. It explores leadership skills, communication, and factual information about the college. Through this course the student will be able to function as a representative in recruitment and in public relations.

Learning & Life Skills (LLS)

1153 College Life. (3) College Life offers group experiences in study skills and career exploration. This course is designed to assist the first time student in

achieving academic success. Three lecture hours per week. 1313 Orientation: Passport to Student Success. (3) This course is designed to help the new college student adjust to college life. It includes a study of personal and social adjustments,

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1323 Career Exploration. (3) This course is designed to assist students in determining career goals. Interest tests, personality inventories, and aptitude tests are

given to help students determine career choices. Three lecture hours per week.

1423 College Study Skills. (3)

An advanced course in study skills that fosters insight and practice of critical reading skills and study techniques needed for efficient and effective mastery of college-level courses, both graduate and undergraduate. Three lecture hours per week.

Mathematics (MAT)

1234 Intermediate Algebra. (4) Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 16 or below or Accuplacer range 20-74. The topics include linear equations and their graphs; inequalities and number line graphs; rational expressions; factoring; laws of exponents; radicals; polynomials. Four semester hours (institutional credit).

1313 College Algebra. (3) Prerequisite: A score of 19 on the mathematics portion of the Enhanced ACT or Accuplacer range 88+ and

High School Algebra (two units with grade of “C” or better) or MAT 1234 with grade of “C” or better. This course includes inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, circles, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-

order equations; applications; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations.

1314 College Algebra. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1234 with a grade of C or better, or ACT Math score of 17-18 or Accuplacer range 75-87. This course includes inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, circles, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-

order equations; applications; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. MAT 1314 will include review material from Intermediate Algebra.

1323 Trigonometry. (3) Prerequisite: A score of 21 or higher on the mathematics portion of the ACT or High School Algebra (two units

with grade of “C” or better) or MAT 1313 or 1314 with a grade of “C” or better. This course includes trigonometric functions and their graphs; trigonometric identities; trigonometric equations; radian

measurement; solutions of right and oblique triangles; inverse trigonometric functions; applications. 1343 Pre-Calculus. (3) Prerequisite: A score of 21 on the mathematics portion of the Enhanced ACT or College Algebra with a grade of

“C” or better. A review of college algebra and trigonometry in preparation for Calculus I. Topics include functions; solving equations;

logarithmic and exponential functions; trigonometric functions; solving trigonometric equations; graphing functions. 1513 Business Calculus I. (3) Prerequisite: A score of 25 on the mathematics portion of the Enhanced ACT or Pre-Calculus or

Trigonometry or College Algebra with a grade of a “C” or better. A study of functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, and their applications to business and economics. 1613 Calculus I. (3) Prerequisite: High school Algebra I, Algebra II, and Trigonometry and 25 or higher on mathematics portion of ACT or

“C” or better in college Precalculus or Trigonometry. This course includes the following topics: limits; continuity; the definition of the derivative; differentiation; applications; anti-

derivatives. 1623 Calculus II. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1613 with a grade of “C” or better. This course includes the following topics: the definite integral; differentiation and integration of transcendental functions,

techniques of integration; applications. 1723 The Real Number System. (Mathematics for Elementary Teachers). (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1313 or 1314 with a grade of “C” or

better. Designed for elementary and special education majors, this course includes set theory, numeration systems, foundations of

number theory, and properties and operations of real numbers. 1733 Geometry, Measurement and Probability. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1723 with a grade of “C” or better. This course is designed for elementary and special education majors and includes the following topics: problem solving; geometric

definitions, shapes, and formulas; linear and angular measurements; unit conversions; statistics and probability. 2113 Introduction to Linear Algebra. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1623 This course includes the following topics: systems of linear equations; matrices; vector spaces; orthogonality; determinants; linear

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2323 Statistics. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1313 or 1314 or higher. Introduction to statistical methods of describing, summarizing, comparing, and interpreting data to include probability

distributions, sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. 2613 Calculus III. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1623 with a grade of “C” or better. This course includes the following topics: analytical geometry; parametric equations, polar coordinates; improper integrals, infinite

series; and vectors and geometry of space. 2623 Calculus IV. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 2613 with a grade of “C” or better. This course includes the following topics: partial differentiation; optizmination; multiple integration; vector calculus; quadratic

surfaces and line integrals; divergence theorem; Stokes’ Theorem. 2913 Differential Equations. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 2613 This course includes the following topics: solutions of first and higher order differential equations, existence theorems, Laplace

transforms; applications.

Music, Applied (MUA)

1141 Elective Brass I-IV. (1) 1151 2141 2151

Brass instruction for non-music majors and non-brass music ed. majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate levels of literature, and develop the student’s interest in playing. One-half hour lesson per week and daily practice. One semester hour credit. Permission of instructor and participation in band are required. A course fee may be assessed.

1172 Brass for Music Education Majors I-IV. (2) 1182 2172 2182

Brass instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability. One performance in recital class each semester and participation in band are required. One hour lesson per week with daily practice as assigned.

1241 Elective Guitar I-IV (1) 1251 2241 2251

Guitar instruction for non-music majors and music majors who wish to take guitar as an elective. Introduction to classical guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. One half-hour lesson per week and daily practice. A course fee may be assessed.

1272 Guitar for Music Education Majors I-IV (1) 1282 2272 2282

Guitar instruction for music majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, literature, and performance of standard literature. One performance in recital class each semester and participation in an ensemble are required. One hour lesson per week and daily practice as assigned.

1311 Jazz Improvisation I-IV (1) 1321 2311 2321

This course provides instruction in the skills and technique of jazz improvisation for those with little or no previous experience. Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit. A course fee may be assessed.

1441 Elective Percussion I-IV (1) 1451 2441 2451

Percussion instruction for music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. Permission of instructor and participation in band are required. A course fee may be assessed.

1472 Percussion for Music Education Majors I-IV (2) 1482 2472 2482

Percussion instruction for music majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. One performance in recital class each semester and participation in band are required. One hour lesson per week and daily practice as assigned.

1511 Class Piano for Music Majors I-IV (1) 1521 2511 2521

Piano instruction for music/music ed. majors with little or no previous piano experience. This course is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. Two lab hours per week and daily practice required. A course fee may be assessed.

1541 Piano for Non- Majors I-IV (2) 1551 2541

Individual piano instruction for non-music majors. Beginners may be given class instruction, more advanced students will receive one half-hour lesson per week. Daily practice is required. A course fee may be assessed.


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2551 1542 Piano for Voice Majors I-IV. (1) 1552 2542 2552

Individual piano instruction for voice and choral music ed. majors. Permission of Instructor is required. One hour lesson per week and daily practice as assigned. Participation in an ensemble is required.

1571 Piano for Non-Keyboard Music Majors I-IV. (1) 1581 2571 2581

Individual piano instruction for the non-keyboard music major with previous piano experience. Permission of Instructor required. One half-hour lesson per week and daily practice as assigned. A course fee may be assessed.

1572 Piano for Keyboard Music Education Majors I-IV. (2) 1582 2572 2582

Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. One hour lesson per week and assigned daily practice. Participation in a major ensemble each semester is required.

1741 Voice for Non-Vocal Majors I-IV. (1) 1751 2741 2751

Voice for non-vocal majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability. One half-hour lesson per week with daily practice. Permission of the Instructor is required! A course fee may be assessed.

1772 Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors I-IV. (2) 1782 2772 2782

Voice for vocal music education majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s singing ability. Participation in Choir is required. One recital class performance per semester. One hour lesson per week and daily practice as assigned.

1841 Elective Woodwinds I-IV (1) 1851 2841 2851

Woodwind instruction for music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of woodwind instruction and performance. One-half hour lesson per week and daily practice as assigned. Permission of the instructor and participation in band are required. A course fee may be assessed.

1872 Woodwinds for Music Education Majors I-IV (2) 1882 2872 2882

Woodwind instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. One performance in recital class each semester and participation in band are required. One hour lesson per week and daily practice as assigned.

Music Foundations (MUS)

1113 Music Appreciation. (3) A course designed to give the student, through listening and written work, the ability to understand, appreciate, and evaluate

music of Western Culture. Three lecture hours per week. 1133 Fundamentals of Music. (3) Study of basic knowledge of music fundamentals to prepare students for music theory. Concepts include: notation, scales, keys,

rhythm, intervals, triads, and their inversions. Two lecture and one lab hour per week. 1211 Music Theory I Lab (1) Corequisite: MUS 1213 Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training and dictation skills. Two lab hours per week. A lab fee may be

assessed. 1213 Music Theory I. (3) Corequisite: MUS 1211 Study of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three lecture hours per week. 1221 Music Theory II Lab (1) Prerequisite: MUS 1211 Corequisite: MUS 1223 Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training and dictation skills. Two laboratory hours per week. A lab fee

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1413 Basic Computer Skills For Musicians (3) This course is designed to introduce students to digital media skills and the Apple Operating System. Permission of instructor is

required. 2211 Music Theory III Lab (1) Prerequisite: MUS 1221 Corequisite: MUS 2213

Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training and dictation skills. Two lab hours per week. A lab fee may be assessed.

2213 Music Theory III (3) Prerequisite: MUS 1223 Corequisite: MUS 2211 Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three lecture hours per week. 2123 Music Survey (Music Majors). (3) Advanced listening course designed to acquaint the student with a broad overview of the musical style and repertoire from

antiquity to the present. Three lecture hours per week. 2221 Music Theory IV Lab (1) Prerequisite: MUS 2211 Corequisite: MUS 2223 Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training and dictation skills. Two lab hours per week. A course fee may be

assessed. 2223 Music Theory IV (3) Prerequisite: MUS 2213 Corequisite: MUS 2221 Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Introduction to twentieth century

techniques. Three lecture hours per week. 2513 Music for Elementary Teachers (3) Designed for the needs of the elementary education student. Essentials of public school music; study of the fundamentals of

music. Reading music notations and terminology. Three lecture hours per week. 1911 Recital Class I-IV (1) 1921 2911 2921

Performances of solo and ensemble literature by students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required.

Music Organizations (MUO)

1111 Concert Band I-IV (1) 1121 2111 2121

Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique. The Symphonic Band performs a minimum of two concerts during the spring semester. An audition or consent of the band instructor is required.

1112 Marching Band I-IV (2) 1122 2112 2122

Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique. The “Spirit of the River” Marching Band performs at football games, parades, band festivals, and various community events during the fall semester. Six rehearsal hours per week. An audition or consent of the band instructor is required.

1131 Small Ensemble I-IV (1) 1141 2131 2141

Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.

Percussion, Brass, and Woodwind ensembles. Permission of instructor and participation in band are required. Three lab rehearsal hours per week.

Marching Band Color Guard. This group is an auxiliary unit of the marching band. Audition only.

“String of Pearls” Dance Team. Fall team is an auxiliary unit of the marching band. Spring team performs at various campus and community events and competes on the state and national level. Membership is by audition only.

1151 Small Mixed Ensemble I-IV (1) (The Voices) 1161 2151 2161

Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (“The Voices” is a highly select mixed vocal ensemble open through audition only. The ensemble performs widely each semester for campus, civic, and other events. Three rehearsal hours per week.)

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instrumentation. Instructor permission required. Three rehearsal hours per week.

1211 Choir I-IV (1) 1221 2211 2221

A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods. An audition demonstrating sight-reading and part-singing ability is required. The performing group makes numerous appearances during the year, both on campus and throughout the state. Three rehearsal hours per week.

1241 RiverRoad I-IV (Small Voice Ensemble) (1) 1251 2241 2251

A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. The PRCC Showchoir, “RiverRoad” is a select performing group (audition only) made up of men and women singing a variety of popular music with choreography. The performing group makes numerous performances throughout the year on campus and at state and national venues. Three rehearsal hours per week.

Philosophy & Bible (PHI)

1113 Old Testament Survey. (3) The student will survey the Old Testament with regard to its worth as a literary work, along with significant dates, themes,

concepts and contributions of its characters to that history and literature. Three lecture hours per week. 1133 New Testament Survey. (3) A study of the New Testament covering the life of Jesus of Nazareth and the establishment of the early church as presented in the

Gospels, Acts, and other New Testament books. Three lecture hours per week. 1153 Jesus and the Gospels (3) This course is a study of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the four canonical gospels with specific

consideration of the geographical, political, and social conditions of the 1st century and recognition of various early interpretations of the meaning of the life and person of Jesus.

2113 Introduction to Philosophy I. (3) An introduction to the major themes and history of the discipline of Philosophy with an emphasis on the development of critical

thinking skills. Three lecture hours per week.

2143 Introduction to Ethics (3) An introduction to moral philosophy with the investigation of selected moral problems. 2613 Introduction to World Religions. (3) An introduction to the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other religious traditions.

Three lecture hours per week.

Physics (PHY)

1114 Introduction to Astronomy, Lecture and Laboratory (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes surveys of the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe. Labs associated

with this course contain experiments and exercised that reinforce the principles introduced in the lecture classes. Observations with the naked-eye, binoculars, and telescopes will be an important part of the course. Four semester hours credit, one hour of which is laboratory credit. (Offered only as a night class during the summer term.)

2241 Physical Science I Laboratory (1) Corequisite: PHY 2243 A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in PHY 2243. Two

laboratory hours per week. 2243 Physical Science I Lecture (3) Corequisite: PHY 2241 A lecture course that includes studies of measurements and units, electricity, mechanics, heat, sound, light, and astronomy.

Three lecture hours per week. 2244 Physical Science I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of measurements and unites, electricity, mechanics, heat, sound,

light, and astronomy. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in class. Three lecture hours and two lab hours per week.


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2251 Physical Science II Laboratory (1) Corequisite: PHY 2253 A laboratory course that contains experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in PHY 2253. Two

laboratory hours per week. 2253 Physical Science II Lecture (3) Corequisite: PHY 2251 A lecture course that includes studies of chemistry, geology and meteorology. Three lecture hours per week. 2254 Physical Science II Lecture and Laboratory. (4) A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of chemistry, geology and meteorology. Labs associated with the

course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture class. Three lecture hours and two lab hours per week.

2313 Physics I Lecture and Laboratory. (3) Prerequisites: MAT 1613. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics, conservation laws, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and waves.

This is a calculus-based course primarily for engineering, science, and mathematics majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week.

2323 Physics II Lecture and Laboratory. (3) Prerequisites: PHY 2313. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering magnetism, electricity, optics, and gravity. This is a calculus-based course

primarily for engineering, science, and mathematics majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week.

2333 Physics III Lecture and Laboratory. (3) Prerequisites: PHY 2323. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering harmonic motion, waves, optics, electronics, relativity, and quantum physics.

This is a calculus-based course primarily for engineering, science, and mathematics majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week.

2414 General Physics I Lecture and Laboratory. (4) Prerequisite: High school algebra (two units) and Trigonometry or College

Trigonometry, which may be taken concurrently. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics, heat, waves, and sound. This is a non-calculus based course

primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture. Three lecture and one lab hour per week.

2424 General Physics II Lecture and Laboratory (4) Prerequisite: PHY 2414 A combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. This is non-calculus

based course primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture.

2514 Engineering Physics I Lecture and Laboratory (4) Prerequisites: MAT 1613 and one of the following: High school chemistry, High

school physics, CHE 1223 with laboratory. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics, heat, waves, and sound. This is a calculus-based course primarily

for students of engineering, science, or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture. Three lecture and 1 lab hour per week.

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Engineering Physics II Lecture and Laboratory (4) Prerequisite: PHY 2514.

A combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. This is a calculus-based course primarily for students of engineering, science, or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture. Three lecture and 1 lab hour per week.

Political Science (PSC)

1113 American National Government. (3) Survey of the foundations, institutions, and political aspects of American national government. Three lecture hours per week. 1123 American State and Local Government. (3) Survey of the relationship among American local, state and national governments, and the organization, function, and operation of

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2113 Comparative Government. (3) A survey of various governmental systems beyond the United States. Three lecture hours per week.

Polymers (POS) 1112 Introduction to Polymers. (2) An introduction to the history, recent developments, applications, and processing of polymers.

Psychology (PSY)

1513 General Psychology. (3) An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. This includes history and theories of

psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behavior. Three lecture hours per week.

2513 Child Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 1513 A study of various aspects of human growth and development during childhood and emerging adolescence. Topics include

biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three lecture hours per week. (This course is the same as EPY 2513 Child Psychology and can be transcripted either way.)

2523 Adolescent Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 1513 A study of various aspects of human growth and development during adolescence. Topics include biological, psychosocial and

cognitive development. Three lecture hours per week. (This course is the same as EPY 2523 Adolescent Psychology and can be transcripted either way.)

2533 Human Growth and Development. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 1513 A study of various aspects of human growth and development from conception through death. Topics include biological,

psychosocial and cognitive development. Three lecture hours per week. (This course is the same as EPY 2533 Human Growth and Development and can be transcripted either way.)

2543 Applied Behavior Analysis. (3) Application of the principles of applied behavior analysis to problems involving human behavior change. 2553 Psychology of Personal Adjustment. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 1513 A course to aid in developing an understanding of personal adjustment with emphasis placed on personal issues through life, love,

and relationships, wellness, and career exploration. Three lecture hours per week.

Social Work (SWK)

1113 Social Work: A Helping Profession. (3) This course exposes students to a “helping” profession that plays a central role in addressing human needs. Students are

exposed to personal/lived experiences of social work clients and successes of “real” social workers in respective practices such as mental health, child welfare, disaster, corrections, faith-based, military, international relief, and industry. Three lecture hours per week.

Sociology (SOC)

2113 Introduction to Sociology. (3) This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and

groups. Three lecture hours per week. 2133 Social Problems. (3) This course is a study of the theoretical analysis, nature, scope, and effects of contemporary social problems and policy measures

used to address them. Three lecture hours per week. 2143 Marriage and Family. (3) A study of the development of marriage and family as social institutions within society. Three lecture hours per week. 2243 Cultural Anthropology. (3) This course examines human culture and cultural diversity. The student will explore techniques employed by the anthropologist.

Three lecture hours per week.


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2313 Community Engagement (3) This course provides students with experience in a public or non-profit organization, or other appropriate work environment, to encourage them to recognize the value of their active participation in the service/learning process. This course requires up to 16 hours of seminar, 40-60 hours of field experience and reflective work.

1513 Race and Ethnic Relations. (3) This course examines social and economic conditions among racial and ethnic groups.

Speech & Theatre (SPT)

1113 Public Speaking I. (Formerly Oral Communication) (3) Study and practice in making speeches for a variety of public forums. Major emphasis is placed on communication principles and

practice in the preparation and delivery of public speech. Three lecture hours per week. 1123 Public Speaking II. (3) Prerequisite: SPT 1113 A continuation in the study of public speaking with emphasis on research, organization and delivery techniques. Three lecture

hours per week. 1213 Fundamentals of Theatre Production. (3) A basic course in the management of theatre arts to provide the student with the general knowledge of the collaborative process

of mounting and marketing a theatrical production. Three lecture hours per week. 1233 Acting I. (3) An introduction to the basic techniques of acting for the stage. 1241 Drama Production I - IV. (1) 1251 2241 2251

Participation in college drama productions. Selection as cast or crew member for semester production. Two laboratory hours per week.

2173 Interpersonal Communication. (3) Prerequisite: SPT 1113 Theory and analysis of two-person (one on one) dialogue. The course explores topics such as perception, listening, conflict management, relationship building and maintenance, and

relational power. 2223 Stagecraft. (3) Implementation and application of all technical elements of production, design, and operation. Permission of instructor

required. 2233 Theatre Appreciation. (3) An introduction to the cultural, historical and social aspects of drama. Course content is designed to create an appreciation of

theatre and performance art and develop audience standards through demonstration of the unique characteristics of theatre. Fine Arts elective. Three hours lecture.

2283 Acting II. (3) Continued training in the techniques of role preparation and character development through concentrated monologue and scene

work.


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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS


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Career and Technical Education Programs Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Pearl River Community College is designed to prepare students to directly enter the workforce. There are two paths for CTE at PRCC.

Career Programs These programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the workforce. Upon completion of a program of study (typically 30 semester hours or more), the graduate will be awarded a Career Certificate. Students who complete the requirements of the Commercial Truck Driving training program, Cosmetology Instructor Training, or Barbering Instructor Training will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. PLEASE NOTE: Students applying for admission to practical nursing and allied health programs must do so between September 1 and May 1. Students applying for admission to the barbering and cosmetology programs must do so by June 1.

Technical Programs These programs are designed to prepare students for technical positions in business and industry. Upon the completion of a prescribed curriculum, either a Technical Certificate (45 technical hours) or an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) will be awarded to the graduate.

In order to receive an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, it is necessary to complete a minimum of 60 semester hours including 15 semester hours of the general education core. Some programs may require slightly more than 60 hours to ensure all curriculum areas and skill needs are addressed. The core must include 3 semester hours of course work in each of the following areas:

Written Communication: English Composition I (ENG 1113/4) Mathematics or Science: (MAT 1313 or higher OR any BIO, CHE, or PHY course) Social or Behavioral Science (Any ECO, GEO, PSC, PSY, or SOC course) Fine Arts (ART 1113, MUS 1113, SPT 2233) OR Humanities (Any HIS or PHI course OR ENG 2223, 2233, 2323, 2333, 2423, 2433) Public Speaking: SPT 1113, Students receiving an AAS degree will demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers by a high school transcript and/or computer usage through course work.

In order to receive a Technical Certificate, it is necessary to complete a minimum of 45 technical semester hours. Although technical programs are designed for immediate employment upon completion, transfer credit toward a bachelor degree may be accepted from a four year institution in areas of technology and industrial education. This should be verified by the senior institution. PLEASE NOTE: Students applying for admission to allied health programs must do so between September 1 and May 1. Please refer to admission requirements in this catalog. Pearl River Community College offers support services to ensure the success of all members of special populations. Students who have disabilities, students with limited English proficiency, academically disadvantaged students, students from economically disadvantaged families, students enrolled in nontraditional fields of study, single parents and displaced homemakers will be eligible for services through the special populations department. A list of the services provided is available in the special populations department. Students can be identified through enrolling in a Career-Technical program, or a student can self-identify by contacting the special populations department.

List of Programs Following is a list of the Career and Technical Programs offered by Pearl River Community College. The charts notate what type of and the location of each program.

Poplarville

Program Career

Certificate Technical Certificate

Associate in Applied Science

Associate Degree Nursing x

Automotive Mechanics Technology x x

Barbering x

Business and Marketing Management Technology x

Business Management Technology x x x


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Program Career



Computer Networking Technology x

Construction Equipment Operation x

Cosmetology x

Drafting and Design Technology x

Early Childhood Education Technology x

Electrical Technology x x x

Electronics Technology x

Film and Video Production Technology x x x

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Technology

x

x

Instrumentation Technology x

Medical Billing and Coding x

Practical Nursing x

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology x x x

Utility Lineman Technology x x

Welding and Cutting Technology x x x

Program Certificate of Completion Barbering Instructor Training x

Commercial Truck Driving x

Cosmetology Teacher Training x

Forrest County Center

Program Career



Accounting Technology x x x

Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology x

Business Management Technology x x x

Dental Assisting Technology x x

Dental Hygiene Technology x

Electronics Technology x

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Technology

x

x

Industrial Electronics Technology x

Medical Billing and Coding x

Medical Laboratory Technology x

Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology x

Physical Therapist Assistant Technology x

Practical Nursing x

Radiologic Technology x

Respiratory Care Technology x

Surgical Technology x x

Welding and Cutting Technology x x x

Program Certificate of Completion Commercial Truck Driving X

Nursing Assistant X

Hancock Center

Program Career



Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology x x x

Welding and Cutting Technology x x


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Program Profiles

Following are profiles for each Career and Technical program that Pearl River Community College offers. Use these profiles as a guide but always

consult the advisor in each program area for guidance and direction regarding course selection.


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Automotive Mechanics Technology Technical Certificate and Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville The Automotive Mechanics Technology program prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling, brake, drive train, and suspension systems. Instruction is also provided in the adjustment and repair of individual components such as transmissions and fuel systems.

Credit Hours

ATT 1811 Introduction, Safety, Employability Skills 1

Coursework completed to earn a Technical Certificate.

ATT 1124 Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems 4 ATT 1715 Engine Repair 5 ATT 1424 Engine Performance I 4 ATT 1214 Brakes 4 ATT 1134 Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems 4 ATT 2334 Steering and Suspension Systems 4 ATT 2434 Engine Performance II 4 ATT 2444 Engine Performance III 4 ATT 1313 Manual Drive Train/Transaxle 3 ATT 2324 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 4 ATT 2614 Heating and Air Conditioning 4

Technical Certificate 45 hours

ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3

Academic coursework completed to earn an AAS diploma.

SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 Math/Science Elective 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3

Associate in Applied Science 60 hours

Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE) requires two years on-the-job experience. Completion of the Automotive Supervised Work Experience Course earns one year on-the-job credit toward ASE Certification.


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Barbering Technical Certificate

Poplarville The Barbering program prepares individuals to cut, color, perm, shampoo, and style hair. Students are also instructed on the proper techniques in facial massaging and shaving. Special attention is given to hygiene, safety, skin, scalp diseases, and equipment sterilization. Instruction includes the study of sales, business management, laws governing the profession of barbering, and customer relationships. Successful completion of the program qualifies students for the State Barber Board Certification Examination. See special admission requirements for this program in the Admissions section in this catalog.

SEMESTER HOURS FRESHMAN YEAR 1st

Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

BAV 1118 Basic Practices in Barbering 8 BAV 1218 Fundamental Practices in Barbering I 8 BAV 1318 Fundamental Practices in Barbering II 8 BAV 1418 Intermediate Practices in Barbering I 8 BAV 1518 Intermediate Practices in Barbering II 8 BAV 1618 Advanced Practices in Barbering 8 Technical Certificate 48

Barbering: Barbering Instructor Training Option Technical Certificate

Poplarville The Barbering Instructor Training course is a special course designed to prepare an individual to become a Barbering instructor. See special admission requirements for this program in the Admissions section in this catalog.

Barbering Technical Certificate 48 BAV 2217 Barbering Instructor Training I 7 BAV 2227 Barbering Instructor Training II 7 BAV 2237 Barbering Instructor Training III 7 BAV 2247 Barbering Instructor Training IV 7 Technical Certificate 76

State Board Certification required for employment.


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Business Technology Accounting Technology

Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, and Associate in Applied Science Forrest County Center

Accounting Technology is a technical program designed to prepare students for entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and inventory, as well as enhance the skills of persons currently employed in accounting who wish to advance. Upon successful completion, students should be prepared for accounting positions in business and industry, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms.

Credit Hours

BOT 1313 Applied Business Math 3

Coursework completed in the first year to earn a Career Certificate.

BOT 1233 Microsoft Word I 3 BOT 1273 Introduction to Microsoft Office or CSC 1123 3 Computer Applications I BOT 1243 Microsoft Word II 3 BOT 1433 Business Accounting OR ACC 2213 Principles Acct. 3 BOT 2433 Quickbooks 3 BOT 1823 Microsoft Excel I 3 BOT 1763 Communication Essentials 3 BOT 2183 Career Readiness 3 BOT 1443 Advanced Business Accounting or ACC 2223

Principles Acct. II 3

Career Certificate 30 hours

BOT 1853 Excel II 3 BOT 2623 Principles of Business Finance 3 Additional BOT 2473 Cost Accounting 3 coursework ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 completed

SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3 to earn a

Technical Certificate 45 hours Technical Certificate

BOT 2423 BOT 2463

Income Tax Accounting Payroll Accounting

3 3

Additional coursework and Academic coursework completed to earn an AAS diploma.

PSY 1513 _______

General Psychology Math/Science Elective

3 3

_______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3



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Business Technology Business Management Technology

Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, and Associate in Applied Science Poplarville and Forrest County Center

Business Management Technology is a program of study designed to prepare students for management positions in administration, advertising, industrial production, transportation storage & distribution, schools, food service, human resources, retail, hospitality, and other management organizations. The student will develop skills using communication essentials, problem solving techniques, accounting, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and human resources management. Students will be prepared to work in a variety of environments that require management skills.

Credit Hours



BOT 1233 Microsoft Word I 3 BOT 1273 Introduction to Microsoft Office 3 BOT 1453 Introduction to Business Management 3 BOT 1433 Business Accounting OR ACC 2213 Principles Acct. 3 BOT 2433 Quickbooks 3 BOT 1823 Microsoft Excel I 3 BOT 1763 Communication Essentials 3 BOT 2183 Career Readiness 3 BOT 2233 Human Resource Management 3


BOT 2613 Entrepreneurial Problem Solving 3 BOT 2623 Principles of Finance 3 Additional BOT 1243 Microsoft Word II 3 coursework ELECTIVE Select one of the following TWO courses: 3 completed GMT 1153 Casino & Resort Management OR to earn a BMT 1493 Social Media Management Technical BOT 2463 Payroll Accounting 3 Certificate


ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 Additional coursework completed to earn an Associate in Applied Science

SPT 1113 PSY 1513 _______

Public Speaking General Psychology Math/Science Elective

3 3 3

_______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3


OPAC Certifications recommended for employment, Word, Excel, Quickbooks, and Proofreading.


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Commercial Truck Driving Certificate of Completion

Poplarville The Commercial Truck Driving Program prepares individuals to drive trucks and other commercial vehicles. It includes instruction in operating diesel powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying loads against shipping records, and maintaining necessary records. See special admission requirements for this program in the Admissions section in this catalog.

SEMESTER HOURS

FRESHMAN YEAR 1st Sem. DTV 1114 Commercial Truck Driving I 4 DTV 1124 Commercial Truck Driving II 4 DTV 1137 Commercial Truck Driving Internship 7

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 15

CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL) REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT.


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Computer Networking Technology Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville Computer Network Support Technology is a two-year program which offers training in telecommunications, network administration, and client; server systems. The curriculum enables students to achieve certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, Network+, and A+.

Credit Hours

IST 1124 IT Foundations 4

Coursework completed to earn an AAS diploma.

IST 1134 Fundamentals of Data Communications 4 IST 1154 Web and Programming Concepts 4 IST 1163 Database and SQL Concepts 3 IST 1143 Principles of Information Security 3 IST 1224 Network Components 4 IST 1243 Network Administration using Windows Server 3 IST 2224 Network Planning and Design 4 IST 1254 Network Administration Using Linux 4 IST 2234 Network Implementation 4 IST 1713 Java Programming 3 Technical Elective* 6 ENG 1114 English Composition I 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 MAT 1313/4 College Algebra 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3


TECHNICAL ELECTIVES:

BOT 1273 Intro to Microsoft Office BOT 2183 Career Readiness CSC 1123 Computer Applications I CPT 1323 Survey of Microcomputer Applications IST 1273 Microsoft Office Applications IST 2913 Supervised Work Experience in IST or other Instructor approved Technical Elective *Only one class in BOT 1273, CPT 1323 or CSC 1123 can apply towards technical electives.

CompTIA Network + and CompTIA A+ Certifications recommended for employment.


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Construction Equipment Operation Career Certificate

Poplarville

Advanced Construction Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry level into the residential and commercial construction trade. The Advanced Construction Technology program offers learning experiences in blueprint reading, estimating, construction materials, building, installing, and repairing structural units. This curriculum has been aligned with National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) modules. Students who pass NCCER written and performance exams will receive certification by NCCER. Students will also receive a 30 OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) card upon completion of an approved 30 hour class.

Credit Hours

CEV 1212 Safety I 2

Coursework completed to earn an Career Certificate

CEV 1313 Service and Preventive Maintenance I 3 CEV 1416 Equipment Operation I 6 CEV 1514 Grade Work I 4 CEV 1222 Safety II 2 CEV 1323 Service and Preventive Maintenance II 3 CEV 1426 Equipment Operation II 6 CEV 1524 Grade Work II 4

Career Certificate 30

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and forklift training recommended for employment.


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Cosmetology Technical Certificate

Poplarville The Cosmetology program prepares individuals to care for hair, nails and skin with emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations, and salon management. Successful completion of the program qualifies a student for the State Board of Cosmetology Certification Examination. See special admission requirements for this program in the Admissions section in this catalog.


Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

COV 1122 Cosmetology Orientation 2 COV 1245 Cosmetology Sciences I 5 COV 1426 Hair Care I 6 COV 1622 Skin Care I 2 COV 1522 Nail Care I 2 COV 1255 Cosmetology Sciences II 5 COV 1436 Hair Care II 6 COV 1632 Skin Care II 2 COV 1532 Nail Care II 2 COV 1722 Salon Business I 2 COV 1263 Cosmetology Sciences III 3 COV 1443 Hair Care III 3 COV 1642 Skin Care III 2 COV 1542 Nail Care III 2 COV 1732 Salon Business II 2 Technical Certificate 46

Cosmetology: Cosmetology Teacher Training Option Technical Certificate

Poplarville The Cosmetology Teacher Training program is a special program designed to prepare an individual to become a Cosmetology instructor. See special admission requirements for this program in the Admissions section in this catalog.

COV 2816 Cosmetology Teacher Training I 6 COV 2826 Cosmetology Teacher Training II 6 COV 2836 Cosmetology Teacher Training III 6 COV 2846 Cosmetology Teacher Training IV 6 COV 2857 Cosmetology Teacher Training V 7 Technical Certificate 31

State Board Certification required for employment.


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Dental Assisting 48 hour Technical Certificate and Two-year Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center The dental assistant prepares patients for treatment, assists the dentist chair-side by arranging instruments and materials and handling them during procedures, works in the laboratory and performs clerical duties as an office manager and receptionist. Most employment opportunities are in dental offices; however, other opportunities exist in hospital dental services, dental schools, dental products manufacturing companies, health maintenance organizations, insurance companies, and government agencies. Dental Assistant Technical Certificate


Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

DAT 1111 Orientation 1 DAT 1214 Dental Materials 4 DAT 1313 Dental Science I 3 DAT 1415 Chairside Assisting I 5 DAT 1513 Dental Radiology 3 DAT 1612 Dental Health Education 2 DAT 1323 Dental Science II 3 DAT 1423 Chairside Assisting II 3 DAT 1521 Dental Radiology II 1 DAT 1714 Practice Management 4 DAT 1816 Clinical Experience I 6 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3 DAT 1433 Chairside Assisting III 3 DAT 1823 Clinical Experience II 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 47 Academic Coursework completed to earn an AAS diploma Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 Math/Science Elective 4 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Additional Academic Elective 3*

Total 60 Semester Credit Hours *Recommended additional academic electives: PSY 1513 General Psychology and HPR 2213 First Aid/CPR Radiology Permit and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required for employment. Dental Assisting National Board Examination is

recommended.


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Dental Hygiene Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center The dental hygienist, working under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, provides oral health care to patients by scaling and polishing teeth, takes and processes dental x-rays, applies caries preventive agents (fluoride and sealants) and provides advice and instruction concerning oral hygiene. Most hygienists are employed in private dental offices. Others are employed in public schools, state and local health clinics, hospitals, industry, and voluntary health agencies. PRE-PROGRAM CURRICULUM

ENG 1113/4 English Composition I (3/4) BIO 2923 Microbiology (3) BIO 2921 Microbiology Laboratory (1) BIO 1513 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture (3) BIO 1511 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1) BIO 1523 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture (3) BIO 1521 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1) PSY 1513 General Psychology (3) SPT 1113 Public Speaking I (3) _______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)

TOTAL HOURS: 24

SEMESTER

HOURS FRESHMAN YEAR 1st

Sem. 2nd Sem.

DHT 1116 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene 6 DHT 1252 Dental Anatomy & Embryology 2 DHT 1314 Dental Radiology 4 DHT 1931 Dental Medical Emergencies 1 DHT 1242 Anatomy and Histology of the Head and Neck 2 DHT 1416 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 6 DHT 1513 Periodontics 3 DHT 2612 Dental Materials 2 DHT 1941 Theories of Patient Care 1 SOPHOMORE YEAR DHT 2425 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 5 DHT 2233 General Oral Pathology 3 DHT 2713 Dental Pharmacology 3 DHT 2822 Community Dental Health I 2 DHT 2436 Dental Hygiene Clinic III 6 DHT 2832 Community Dental Health II 2 DHT 2922 Dental Ethics; Law 2 DHT 2951 Fundamentals of Licensure 1 DHT 2961 General and Dental Nutrition 1

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (included within program): 52 (Total including prerequisites): 76

Clinical examination, National Board Examination, Prometric Examination, Jurisprudence Examination, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification are required for employment.


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Drafting and Design Technology Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville The Drafting and Design Technology program is designed to provide specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting and design. Students will obtain skills and knowledge related to several fields of the drafting and design industry. A major emphasis is placed upon the CAD software that is used by the majority of the drafting industry. Basic applications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are included in the curriculum.

Credit Hours

DDT 1163 Engineering Graphics 3


DDT 1313 Computer Aided Design I 3 DDT 1323 Computer Aided Design II 3 DDT 1613 Architectural Design I 3 DDT 1173 Mechanical Design I 3 DDT 2373 3D Modeling 3 DDT 2213 Structural Detailing I 3 BOT 1273 Introduction to Microsoft Office 3 DDT 2523 Pipe Drafting 3 DDT 1123 Computational Methods for Drafting 3 DDT 1213 Construction Standards & Materials 3 DDT 2153 Civil Planning & Design 3 DDT 2183 Mechanical Design II 3 DDT 2623 Architectural Design II 3 DDT 2913 Special Projects 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 Math/Science Elective 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3



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Early Childhood Education Technology Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville The Early Childhood Education Technology provides preparation for a professional career in the discipline of Early Childhood Education spanning a variety of career options. Instructional programs include classroom instruction and supervised laboratory; collaborative center or work experience. Students will develop competencies which enable them to provide services, teach, and guide young children as related to various child development professions. Jobs are available in public, private or parochial Early Childhood Education centers including commercial, industrial, institutional centers; and recreational and hospital childcare centers. See special admission requirements for this program in the Admissions section in this catalog.

Credit Hours

CDT 1113 Early Childhood Profession 3


CDT 1313 Creative Arts for Young Children 3 CDT 1213 Infant and Toddler Development 3 CDT 2713 Social Studies, Math, and Science for Young

Children 3

CDT 1713 Language Literacy Development for Young Children

3

CDT 2513 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3 CDT 1343 Child Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 CDT 2233 Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior 3 CDT 2914 Initial Practicum 4 CDT 1224 Preschool and Primary Development 4 CDT 2413 Development of the Exceptional Child 3 CDT 2613 Methods, Materials, and Measurement 3 CDT 2944 Advanced Practicum 4 CDT 2813 Administration of Programs for Young Children 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 Math/Science Elective 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3


Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification (PrePAC) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) recommended for employment.


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Electrical Technology Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, and Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville and Forrest County Center The Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically-energized systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric wiring, and DC; AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Instruction in the use of test equipment is included.

Credit Hours

ELT 1192 Fundamentals of Electricity 2


ELT 1144 AC and DC Circuits for Electrical Technology 4 ELT 1263 Electrical Drawings and Schematics 3 ELT 1213 Electric Power 3 ELT 1253 Branch Circuit and Service Entrance Calculations 3 ELT 1114 Residential Wiring 4 ELT 1124 Commercial Wiring 4 ELT 1413 Motor Control Systems 3 ELT 1274 Switching Circuits 4


ELT 2114 Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting and

Repair 4 Additional

coursework completed in the second year to earn a Technical Certificate.

ELT 2424 Solid State Motor Control 4 ELT 2614 Programmable Logic Controller 4 Technical Electives 3


ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 Academic

coursework completed to earn an AAS diploma.



The following substitutions are approved for students who have completed course work in other career/technical programs: EET 1192 can be substituted by MFT 1123 Electrical Wiring ELT 1144 can be substituted by EET 1114 DC Circuits

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: ELT 2623 Advanced PLC ELT 291(3-6) Special Projects ELT 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training recommended for employment.


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Electronics Technology Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville (see next page for Forrest County Center)

Electronics Technology prepares individuals to support electrical engineers and other professionals in the design, development, and testing of electrical circuits, devices and systems. Included is instruction in model and prototype development and testing; systems analysis and integration, including design, development of corrective and preventive maintenance techniques; application of engineering data; and the preparation of reports and test results.

Credit Hours

EET 1144 AC/DC Circuits 4


EET 1214 Digital Electronics 4 EET 1363 Microcontrollers 3 EET 1334 Solid State Devices and Circuits 4 EET 2334 Linear Integrated Circuits 4 EET 2414 Electronic Communication 4 Technical Elective 19 Computer Elective 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 Math/Science Elective 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3


COMPUTER ELECTIVES: BAD 2533 Computer App in Business & Industry CSC 1113 Computer Concepts EET 1713 Drafting for Electronic Tech ELT 2614 Programmable Logic Controllers TECHNICAL ELECTIVES:

EET 1154 Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair MFT 1113 Introduction to Automation & Controls EET 1174 Fluid Power MFT 1123 Electrical Wiring for Instrumentation Tech EET 1193 Fundamentals of Electronics MFT 291(1-3) Special Project in Instrumentation Tech EET 1311 Orientation to Biomedical Equipment Repair MFT 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Instrum. EET 1343 Motor Control Systems or other related instructor approved technical courses EET 1353 Fundamentals of Robotics EET 1613 Computer Fundamentals for Electronics EET 1713 Drafting for Electronic Tech EET 2111 CET Practical EET 211(3-6) Supervised Work Experience in Biomedical EET 222(3-6) Supervised Work Experience in Biomedical EET 2354 Solid State Motor Control EET 2363 Programmable Logic Controllers EET 2423 Fundamentals of Fiber Optics EET 291(1-3) Special Project EET 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience ELT 1114 Electrical Wiring ELT 1124 Commercial and Industrial Wiring ELT 1192 Fundamentals of Electricity ELT 1213 Electrical Power ELT 1253 Branch Circuits ELT 1263 Electrical Drawings & Schematics ELT 1274 Switch Circuits ELT 1413 Motor Control Systems ELT 2424 Solid State Motor Control ELT 261(3-4) Programmable Logic Controllers ELT 2623 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers INT 1214 Fluid Power INT 2114 Control Systems I INT 2124 Control Systems II INT 2213 Calibration and Measurement Principles

Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Certification, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training recommended for employment.


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Electronics Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center (see previous page for Poplarville) Electronics Technology prepares individuals to support electrical engineers and other professionals in the design, development, and testing of electrical circuits, devices and systems. Included is instruction in model and prototype development and testing; systems analysis and integration, including design, development of corrective and preventive maintenance techniques; application of engineering data; and the preparation of reports and test results.

Credit Hours

EET 1114 DC Circuits 4


EET 1124 AC Circuits 4 EET 1214 Digital Electronics 4 EET 1363 Microcontrollers 3 EET 1334 Solid State Devices 4 EET 2334 Linear Integrated Circuits 4 EET 2414 Electronic Communication 4 Technical Elective 18 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 Math/Science Elective 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3



EET 1154 Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair EET 1174 Fluid Power EET 1193 Fundamentals of Electronics EET 1323 Microprocessor EET 1343 Motor Control Systems EET 1353 Fundamentals of Robotics EET 1613 Computer Fundamentals for Electronics EET 1713 Drafting for Electronic Tech EET 2111 CET Practical EET 2363 Programmable Logic Controllers EET 2423 Fundamentals of Fiber Optics EET 291(1-3) Special Project EET 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience ELT 1413(4) Motor Control Systems ELT 2424 Solid State Motor Control ELT 2613 Programmable Logic Controllers INT 1214 Fluid Power MFT 1113 Introduction to Automation & Controls MFT 1123 Electrical Wiring for Instrumentation Tech Or other instructor approved related technical courses

Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Certification, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) training recommended for employment.


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Electronics Technology: Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology is an instructional and field service program that provides students with technical knowledge and skills necessary for gaining employment as a Biomedical Equipment Technician. These persons are technical specialists with broad-based electro-medical skills who are familiar with electronic repair of hospital health care equipment. They are field technicians who can install, set up, troubleshoot, integrate, program, test, operate, and repair systems and components. Upon completion of the program, the student will be qualified to apply for the Biomedical Equipment Technician Certification Examination.

SEMESTER HOURS

FRESHMAN YEAR 1st Sem.

2nd Sem.

BIO 1513 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I 3 BIO 1511 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 Technical Elective 3 EET 1114 DC Circuits 4 EET 1214 Digital Circuits 4 EET 1311 Orientation to Biomedical Careers 1 BIO 1523 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II 3 BIO 1521 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 EET 1123 AC Circuits 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 Social; Behavioral Science Elective 3 Technical Elective 3 SOPHOMORE YEAR EET 1334 Solid State Devices 4 EET 2334 Linear Integrated Circuits 4 Humanities; Fine Arts Elective 3 EET 1363 Microcontrollers 3 EET 211(3-6) Supervised Work Experience in Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology I

3-6

EET 2414 Electronic Communication 4 EET 2423 Fundamentals of Fiber Optics 3 EET 222(3-6) Supervised Work Experience in Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology II

3-6

Mathematics; Science Elective 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 65; 71 TECHNICAL ELECTIVES:

EET 1154 Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair EET 1174 Fluid Power EET 1193 Fundamentals of Electronics EET 1353 Fundamentals of Robotics EET 1363 Microcontrollers EET 1613 Computer Fundamentals for Electronics EET 1713 Drafting for Electronic Tech EET 2111 CET Practical EET 2414 Electronic Communications EET 291(1-3) Special Project INT 1214 Fluid Power MFT 1113 Introduction to Automation & Controls MFT 1123 Electrical Wiring for Instrumentation Tech Or other instructor approved related technical courses

Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Certification, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) training recommended for employment.


126

Film and Video Production Technology Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, and Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville

The film and Video Technology program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to find employment in the film and video industry. The program prepares its students to work on feature film, television commercials, music videos, documentary films, Internet multimedia and other audio-visual media forms. The Film and Video Technology program offers a Career certificate, Technical certificate and/or Associate of Applied Science degree.

Credit Hours

ETT 1013 Introduction to Entertainment Technology 3


FVT 1213 Grip and Electrical 3 FVT 1313 Camera and Lighting I 3 FVT 1413 Screenwriting and Fundamentals 3 _______ Math/Science Elective 3 FVT 1613 Production Skills 3 FVT 2313 Camera and Lighting II 3 FVT 2613 Assistant Directing 3 FVT 1123 History of Film 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3


ETT 2513 Media Portfolio 3 ETT 2113 Audio Design and Production 3 Additional


FVT 1113 Editing I 3 FVT 2711 Script Supervising 1 FVT 2622 Directing for the Screen 2 _______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3


FVT 2413 Production and Set Management 3 Additional


FVT 2113 Editing II 3 ETT 2523 Media Portfolio II 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 _______ Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3



127

Medical Billing and Coding Technology Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville and Hattiesburg (Forrest County Center Campus) Medical Billing and Coding Technology is a program of study designed to prepare students for positions in hospitals, doctor’s offices, health clinics, insurance companies, nursing homes, and other health-related organizations. A student enrolled in Medical Billing and Coding Technology will prepare to work in these environments as a medical billing and coding specialist, administrative medical assistant, or medical file clerk. Upon completion of the program, students will qualify to take the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) national certification exam. Medical Billing and Coding Technology is a 2 year program of study that requires courses in the career-technical core, designated areas of concentration, and the academic core. The Associate in Applied Science degree is earned upon the successful completion of the program.

Credit Hours



BOT 1763 Communication Essentials 3 BOT 1273 Or CSC 1123

Introduction to Microsoft Office or Computer Applications I

3

BOT 1613 Medical Office Terminology I 3 BOT 1433 Business Accounting or ACC 2213 Principles of

Acct. 3

BOT 1233 Microsoft Word I 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 BOT 1623 Medical Terminology II 3 BOT 2743 Medical Office Concepts 3 BOT 1823 Microsoft Excel or BOT 2433 Quickbooks or BOT

1243 Microsoft Word II 3

BOT 2753 Medical Information Management 3 BOT 2643 CPT Coding 3 BOT 2653 ICD Coding 3 BIO 1513 Principles of A & P I 3 ________ Humanities/Fine Arts Electives 3 BOT 2763 Electronic Health Records 3 BOT 2663 Advanced Coding 3 BOT 2673 Medical Insurance Billing 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3 PSY 1113 General Psychology 3


Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPAA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Certifications along with Medical Terminology, Medical Proofreading, and Proofreading Certifications required for employment.


128

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology Technical Certificate and Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville and Forrest County Center The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program prepares individuals to work installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting preforming special tasks relating to designing ductwork, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards for the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Instruction includes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems.

Credit Hours

ACT 1003 Introduction to Heating and Air Conditioning Technology

3

ACT 1124 Basic Compression Refrigeration 4

Coursework completed in the second year to earn a Technical Certificate.

ACT 1713 Electricity for HVAC and Refrigeration 3 ACT 1133 Brazing and Piping 3 ACT 1313 Refrigeration System Components 3 ACT 1214 Controls 4 ACT 2414 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and

Refrigeration I 4

ACT 2513 Heating Systems 3 ACT 2433 Refrigerant, Retrofit, and Regulations 3 ACT 2424 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and

Refrigeration II 4

ACT 2324 Commercial Refrigeration 4 ACT 2624 Head Load and Air Properties 4 Technical Elective 3






TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: ACT 291(1-3) Special Project in Heating and AC Technology ACT 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Heating and AC Technology ELT 1192 Fundamentals of Electricity ELT 1213 Electrical Power ELT 1223 Motor Maintenance CPT 1113 Fundamentals of Microcomputer Applications or any Computer Applications Elective ACT 1432 Refrigerant Recovery and Lubricants or Other Instructor Approved Technical Elective

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) training recommended for employment.


129

Industrial Electronics Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center

This 2-year program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of technical positions within the industrial manufacturing industry. The Industrial Electronics program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of industrial electrical and electronic equipment and systems. This program introduces the fundamentals of electricity, electronics, digital techniques, electrical power distribution, motor controls, fluid systems controls, programmable logic controllers, and instrumentation. Graduates will possess the skills necessary to enter the workforce as technicians in the fields of telephone service, industrial electronic and electrical servicing, plc and process control, industrial automation, and power distribution and as general electronic technicians. An Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of approved course work.

Credit Hours

EET 1114 DC Circuits 4


EET 1214 Digital Electronics 4 EET 1124 AC Circuits 4 EET 1133 Electrical Power 3 EET 1334 Solid State Devices 4 EET 1343 Motor Control Systems 3 EET 2363 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 EET 2354 Solid State Motor Controls 4 Technical Electives 18 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 MAT 1313/4 College Algebra 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3



EET 1193 Fundamentals of Electronics EET 1174 Fluid Power EET 1363 Microcontrollers EET 1713 Drafting for Electronic Technology EET 2111 CET Practical EET 291(1-3) Special Project in Electronics Technology EET 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Electronics Technology EET 2414 Electronics Communications EET 2334 Linear Integrated Circuits EET 1353 Fundamentals of Robotics EET 1154 Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair IMM 1935 Manufacturing Skills Basic INT 1214 Fluid Power

Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Certification required for employment.


130

Instrumentation Technology Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville The Instrumentation Technology program provides students with technical knowledge and skills necessary for gaining employment as an instrumentation systems technician. The program focuses on preparing students to understand, calibrate, and install industrial instrumentation, to align and tune controllers and adjust valves.

Credit Hours

MFT 1113 Intro to Automation and Control 3


EET 1114 AC/DC Circuits 4 EET 1334 Solid State Devices and Circuits 4 ELT 1413 Motor Control Systems 3 EET 1214 Digital Electronics 4 ELT 2614 Programmable Logic Controllers 4 MFT 1123 Electric Wiring for Auto. & Control Tech. 3 INT 2114 Control Systems I 4 INT 1214 Fluid Power 4 INT 2213 Calibration & Measurement Principals 3 Technical Electives 6 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 Math/Science Elective 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 Computer Related Elective 3

Associate in Applied Science 60 hours COMPUTER ELECTIVES: BOT 1273 Intro to Microsoft Office EET 1363 Microcontrollers EET 1323 Microprocessor EET 2334 Linear Circuits EET 1713 Drafting for Electronics ELT 2614 Programmable Logic Controls CSC 1123 Computer Applications I MFT 2413 Computer Integrated Mfg TECHNICAL ELECTIVES:

DDT 1113 Fundamentals of Drafting or other instructor approved related technical course DDT 1313 Computer Aided Design I EET 1193 Fundaments of Electronics EET 1324 Microprocessors EET 1363 Microcontrollers EET 1713 Drafting for Electronics EET 2111 CET Practical EET 2423 Fundamentals of Fiber Optics EET 2334 Linear Integrated Circuits EET 2414 Electronic Communications EET 2514 Interfacing Techniques ELT 2623 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers EET 2911 Special Project I EET 2912 Special Project II EET 2913 Special Project EET 2921 Supervised Work Experience EET 2923 Supervised Work Experience in Electron Tech EET 2924 Supervised Work Experience EET 2926 Supervised Work Experience ELT 1213 Electrical Power ELT 1413 Motor Control Systems ELT 2424 Solid State Motor Control INT 2124 Control Systems II MFT 1113 Intro to Automation and Controls MFT 1123 Electrical Wiring MFT 291(1-3) Special Project in Instrumentation Technology MFT 292(1-6) Supervised Work Exp. in Instrumentation Technology MST 1115 Power Machinery I

Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) and International Society of Automation (ISA) Level 1 training recommended for employment.


131

Business and Marketing Management Technology Career Certificate, Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville The Business and Marketing Management Technology program covers the creative and strategic side of managing a business. It’s ideal if you’re interested in marketing, but want to retain a general management focus. With insight in both business and marketing, you will be valued by any company or lead your own business to great success. This program combines several specialized subjects to give you an all-around business education. You’ll develop your business capabilities while learning about key marketing disciplines, such as human resources, social media and advertising. The curriculum includes a combination of class work and practical experience.

Credit Hours

1st Semester MMT 2213 Principles of Management 3

Coursework completed to earn a

Career Certificate.

MMT 1113 Principles of Marketing 3 MMT 1313 Selling 3 MMT 2353 Digital Media Applications 3 MMT 1713 Marketing Seminar I 3 2nd Semester MMT 1413 Merchandising Mathematics 3 MMT 1123 Marketing Management 3 MMT 2323 Internet Marketing 3 MMT 2513 Entrepreneurship 3 MMT 2623 Service Marketing 3 MMT 1721 Marketing Seminar II 1 Career Certificate 31 Hours

3rd Semester MMT 1323 Advertising 3

Additional coursework completed to earn an

Associate in Applied Science degree.

MMT 2233 Human Resource Management 3 BAD 2413 Legal Environment of Business 3 ENG 1113(4) English Composition I 3-4 _________ Accounting Elective 3 4th Semester MMT 2423 Retail Management 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 MMT 1731 Marketing Seminar II 1 _________ Math/Science Elective 3 _________ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 _________ Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 Associate in Applied Science 62 Hours

ACCOUNTING ELECTIVE: HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE: ACC 2213 Principles of Accounting I ENG 1123 English Composition II ACC 2223 Principles of Accounting II PHI 1113 Old Testament Survey BOT 1433 Business Accounting PHI 1133 New Testament Survey SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE: HIS 1163 World Civilization I HIS 1163 World Civilization I HIS 1173 World Civilization II HIS 1173 World Civilization II HIS 2213 American (U.S.) History I HIS 2213 American (U.S.) History I HIS 2223 American (U.S.) History II HIS 2223 American (U.S.) History II ENG 2423 World Literature I ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics ENG 2433 World Literature II ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics PSC 1113 American National Government PSC 1123 American St. and Local Government PSC 2113 Comparative Government PSY 1513 General Psychology SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology

Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Certifications, Proofreading, Excel, and Quickbooks recommended for employment.


132

Medical Laboratory Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum is a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree program of study that prepares individuals to work in a medical laboratory. As members of the health-care delivery team, clinical laboratory personnel are responsible for assuring reliable and accurate laboratory test results that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of physiological and pathological conditions. This program is designed to meet the standards and requirements for careers in clinical laboratory science. At career entry, the medical laboratory technician will be able to perform routine clinical laboratory tests (such as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular, and or emerging diagnostics) as the primary analyst making specimen oriented decisions on predetermined criteria. Upon successful completion of the AAS program, the student will be eligible to take a national certification examination. This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880, Fax—(713) 714-8886, [email protected], and http://www.naacls.org. Due to the nature of this program, the academic course requirements include courses in both the mathematics and science fields.


Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

MLT 1112 Fundamentals of MLT; Phlebotomy 2 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 ________ Chemistry Elective with Lab 4 MAT 1313/4 College Algebra 3 BIO 1513 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture

3

BIO 1511 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (Optional)

1

MLT 1212 Urinalysis; Body Fluids 2 MLT 1314 Hematology I 4 MLT 2523 Pathogenic Microbiology I 3 MLT 1413 Immunology; Serology 3 BIO 2923 Microbiology 3 BIO 2921 Microbiology Lab 1 ________ Social; Behavioral Science Elective 3 ________ Humanities; Fine Arts Elective

3

SOPHOMORE YEAR MLT 2614 Pathogenic Microbiology II 4 MLT 2424 Immunohematology 4 MLT 1515 Clinical Chemistry 5

MLT 1324 Hematology II 4 MLT 2944 Clinical Practicum I 4 MLT 2954 Clinical Practicum II 4 MLT 2724 Certification Fundamentals for MLT 4 MLT 2964 Clinical Practicum III 4 MLT 2974 Clinical Practicum IV 4 MLT 2712 MLT Seminar 2

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 76-77

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board Certification, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPAA), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications recommended for employment.

http://www.naacls.org/


133

Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center Occupational Therapy Assistants are health professionals who assist individuals in overcoming challenges in performing tasks of daily living. These challenges may include physical, psychological, developmental or social conditions. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics, home health, school systems, mental health centers, private clinics and other community settings. The United States Department of Labor estimates a 41% increase in Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs nationally from 2012 through 2022 (this is a ten year projection), which it considered much faster than average growth for all occupations generally. Reference: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2015 Edition, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapy-assistants-and-aides.htm Prerequisites: (students may be admitted to program prior to completion of prerequisites.) BIO 1514; 1524 or BIO 2514-2524 - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I & II or Anatomy and Physiology I & II; this prerequisite will count for the required Mathematics, Science academic elective.


Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

Fall Semester OTA 1113 Foundations of Occupational Therapy 3 OTA 1213 Pathology of Psychiatric Conditions 3 OTA 1121 Medical Terminology 1 OTA 1423 Occupational Therapy Skills I 3 OTA 1132 Therapeutic Anatomy 2 OTA 1513 Group Process 3 ________ Social; Behavioral Science Elective 3 Spring Semester OTA 1315 Kinesiology 5 OTA 1413 Therapeutic Media 3 OTA 1223 Pathology of Physical Disability Conditions 3 OTA 1433 Occupational Therapy Skills II 3 Summer Session OTA 1913 Level I Fieldwork: Psychosocial Specialty 3 OTA 1234 Pathology of Developmental Conditions 4 OTA 1242 Pathology of Orthopedic Conditions 2 OTA 2813 Healthcare systems 3 ________ Written Communications Elective 3 SOPHOMORE YEAR Fall Semester OTA 2443 Occupational Therapy Skills III 3 OTA 2714 Concepts in Occupational Therapy 4 OTA 2935 Level I Fieldwork: Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Specialty

5

OTA 2961 Occupational Therapy Transitions I 1 ________ Fine Arts; Humanities Elective 3 ________ Speech Elective 3 Spring Semester OTA 2946 Level II Fieldwork A

6 (8wks)

OTA 2956 Level II Fieldwork B

6 (8wks)

OTA 2971 Occupational Therapy Transitions II 1 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: Prerequisites (8) + other academics (12) + OTA courses (67) = 87 *It is strongly recommended, but not required, that the student take some of the elective courses prior to entering the program in order to lessen the course load while in the program.

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification is required for employment.

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapy-assistants-and-aides.htm


134

Physical Therapist Assistant Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center The physical therapist assistant, under the supervision of the physical therapist, works with patients of all ages with a wide spectrum of neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary problems resulting from illness and accidents. Physical therapist assistants work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, public schools, universities, industry, education, and in private offices or clinics.


Sem. 2nd Sem.

Summer

PTA 1123 Fundamental Concepts of Physical Therapy 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 MAT 1313/4 College Algebra 3 BIO 1513 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture

3

BIO 1511 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 PSY 1513 General Psychology 3 PTA 1213 PTA Fundamental Skills 3 BIO 1523 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture

3

BIO 1521 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 PTA 1315 Kinesiology 5 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3 PTA 2233 Electrotherapy 3 PTA 1224 Therapeutic Modalities 4 PTA 2413 Clinical Education I 3 SOPHOMORE YEAR PTA 2111 Clinical Skills 1 PTA 1325 Therapeutic Exercise I 5 PTA 2335 Therapeutic Exercise II 5 PTA 2513 Medical Conditions and Related Pathology 3 ________ Humanities; Fine Arts Elective 3 PTA 2523 Physical Therapy Seminar 3 PTA 2425 Clinical Education II 5 PTA 2435 Clinical Education III 5 PTA 2445 Clinical Education IV 5

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 76 RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:

CSC 1113 Computer Concepts HPR 1213 Personal and Community Health HPR 2213 First Aid and CPR LLS 1423 College Study Skills ENG 1123 English Composition II EPY 2533 Human Growth and Development PTA 1111 Health Care Experience I PTA 1151 Health Care Experience II PTA 1132 PTA Practicum I PTA 1143 PTA Practicum II

National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) Certification is required for employment.


135

Practical Nursing Career Certificate

Poplarville and Forrest County Center The Practical Nursing program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the natural and social sciences; and of nursing procedures which do require the substantial skills, judgment and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. Students who complete the program requirements as identified by the Mississippi Community College Board Practical Nursing Curriculum will be eligible to apply for PN licensure. See special admission requirements for this program in the Admissions section in this catalog.

Weekday Program Outline SEMESTER HOURS 1st

Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

PNV 1213 Body Structure and Function 3 PNV 1443 Nursing Fundamentals and Clinical 13 PNV 1682 Adult Health Nursing Concepts and Clinical 12 PNV 1524 IV Therapy & Pharmacology 4 PNV 1728 Specialty Areas in Nursing 8 PNV 1914 Nursing Transition 4


Night and Weekend Program Outline SEMESTER HOURS 1st

Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

4th Sem.

5th Sem.

PNV 1213 Body Structure and Function 3 PNV 1426 Fundamentals of Nursing Theory 6 PNV 1437 Fundamentals of Nursing Lab/Clinical 7 PNV 1614 Medical/Surgical Nursing Theory 4 PNV 1622 Medical/Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 PNV 1524 IV Therapy & Pharmacology 4 PNV 1634 Alterations in Adult Health Theory 4 PNV 1642 Alterations in Adult Health Clinical 2 PNV 1714 Maternal-Child Nursing 4 PNV 1814 Mental Health Nursing 4 PNV 1914 Nursing Transition 4


National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) License required for employment.


136

Dual Enrollment Program Outline

SEMESTER HOURS 1st

Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

4th Sem.

PNV 1213 Body Structure and Function 3 PNV 1443 Nursing Fundamentals and Clinical (Continued to 2nd Semester)

Cont.

PNV 1443 Nursing Fundamentals and Clinical (Continued from 1st Semester)

13

PNV 1728 Specialty Areas in Nursing 8 PNV 1524 IV Therapy & Pharmacology 4 PNV 1682 Adult Health Nursing Concepts and Clinical 12 PNV 1914 Nursing Transition 4

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 44 Note: Students bridging from the Associate Degree Nursing program to Practical Nursing may have the following substitutions:

Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 2513 + 2511 or 2514) and II (BIO 2523 + 2521 or 2524) with labs may be substituted for PNV 1213 Body Structure and Function. NUR 1110 Fundamentals of Nursing with a grade of a “B” or better may be substituted for PNV 1443 Fundamentals of Nursing.

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) License required for employment.


137

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, and Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville The Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds, and speeds of machines; using precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers, and gauges; machining and heat-treating various metals; and laying out machine parts is also included. Also included is instruction in the operation and maintenance of computerized equipment.

Credit Hours

MST 1413 Blueprint Reading 3


MST 1115 Power Machinery I 5 MST 1313 Machine Tool Mathematics 3 MST 2812 Metallurgy 2 MST 1125 Power Machinery II 5 MST 1613 Precision Layout 3 MST 1423 Advanced Blueprint Reading 3 Technical Elective 3 Technical Elective 3


MST 2134 Power Machinery III 4 Additional


MST 2714 Computer Numerical Control I 4 MST 2144 Power Machinery IV 4 MST 2725 Computer Numerical Control II 5






TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: CPT 1113 Fundamentals of Microcomputer Applications DDT 1114 Fundamentals of Drafting DDT 1313 Computer Aided Design I MST 291(1-3) Special Problem in Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology MST 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology or other Instructor approved

Elective DDT 1163 Engineering Graphics DDT 1323 Computer Aided Design II DDT 1173 Mechanical Design I DDT 2183 Mechanical Design II

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) training recommended for employment.


138

Radiologic Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center Radiographers record images of human anatomy. Registered technologists are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, imaging centers, and physicians’ offices. Specialty areas of access for registered technologists are CT, MRI, special procedures, mammography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, surgery radiography, administration, and education.


Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

Summer Session BIO 1514 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Lab

4

BIO 1524 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Lab

4

RGT 1312 Principles of Radiation Protection 2 RGT 1223 Patient Care and Radiography 3 Fall Semester RGT 1115 Clinical Education I 5 RGT 1213 Fundamentals of Radiography 3 RGT 1323 Principles of Exposure and Imaging 3 RGT 1513 Radiographic Procedures I 3 ________ Mathematics 3 Spring Semester RGT 1125 Clinical Education II 5 RGT 1333 Digital Imaging Acquisition and 3 Display RGT 1523 Radiographic Procedures II 3 RGT 1613 Physics of Imaging Equipment 3 ________ Written Communication Elective 3 SOPHOMORE YEAR Summer Session RGT 1139 Clinical Education III Fall Semester RGT 2132 Social and Legal Responsibilities 2 RGT 2147 Clinical Education IV 7 RGT 2532 Radiographic Procedures III 2 RGT 2921 Radiographic Pathology 1 ________ Social; Behavioral Science Elective 3 ________ Humanities; Fine Arts Elective 3 Spring Semester RGT 2157 Clinical Education V 7 RGT 2542 Radiographic Procedures IV 2 RGT 2911 Radiation Biology 1 RGT 2933 Certification Fundamentals 3 ________ Speech Elective 3


American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification and Mississippi State License required for employment.


139

Respiratory Care Technology Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center The respiratory care practitioner is an allied health professional employed in the treatment, management, control, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the respiratory system. They serve as a consultant to the physician in the treatment and management of cardio-pulmonary abnormalities and work with nurses in coordinating and implementing an overall patient care strategy. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, and other health care settings. Prerequisites: ENG 1113/4 English Composition I (3/4) BIO 1513/2513 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture (3) BIO 1511/2511 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1) BIO 1523/2523 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture (3) BIO 1521/2521 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1)

Behavioral; Social Science Elective (3) SPT 1113 Public Speaking I (3) MAT 1313/4 College Algebra (3) ________ Humanities; Fine Arts Elective (3) Additional Recommended Courses: Medical Terminology, Microbiology with Lab TOTAL HOURS: 23


Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

RCT 1223 Patient Assessment and Planning 3 RCT 1214 Respiratory Care Science 4 RCT 1313 Cardiopulmonary A & P 3 RCT 1416 Respiratory Care Technology I 6 RCT 1613 Respiratory Care Pharmacology 3 RCT 1424 Respiratory Care Technology II 4 RCT 1514 Clinical Practice I 4 RCT 2333 Cardiopulmonary Pathology 3 RCT 1322 Pulmonary Function Testing 2 SOPHOMORE YEAR RCT 2433 Respiratory Care Technology III 3 RCT 2613 Neonatal; Pediatrics Management 3 RCT 1522 Clinical Practice II 2 RCT 2713 Respiratory Care Seminar 3 RCT 2534 Clinical Practice III 4 RCT 2545 Clinical Practice IV 5

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (included within program): 52 (Total including prerequisites): 75

Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination (TMC) certification and state license required for employment. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), national certification recommended.


140

Surgical Technology Certificate; Associate in Applied Science

Forrest County Center Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, physician’s assistants and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. This program includes the education of all aspects of surgical technology including the role of second assistant and circulator.

SEMESTER HOURS Technical Certificate 1st

Sem. 2nd Sem.

3rd Sem.

SUT 1113 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology 3 SUT 1217 Principles of Surgical Techniques 7 SUT 1314 Surgical Anatomy 4 SUT 1412 Surgical Microbiology 2 SUT 1222 Medical Terminology 2 ENG 1113(4) English Composition I 3 SUT 1518 Basic and Related Surgical Procedures 8

SUT 1528 Specialized Surgical Procedures 8 SUT 1538 Advanced Surgical Procedures 8 SUT 1703 Certification and Role Transition 3

TOTAL HOURS: 48 Associate in Applied Science (Optional) Academics needed (in addition to Technical Certificate requirements) to graduate with an A.A.S.) Science classes must be completed within the last 5 years with a grade of C or higher.

BIO 2513 Anatomy & Physiology I (or BIO 1513 Principles of A & P I) 3 BIO 2511 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (or BIO 1511 Principles of A & P I Lab) 1 BIO 2523 Anatomy & Physiology II (or BIO 1523 Principles of A & P II) 3 BIO 2511 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (or BIO 1521 Principles of A & P II Lab)

1

9 hours with minimum of one course from each of the following areas: *Math/Natural Science 3 **Social/Behavioral Science 3 ***Humanities/Fine Arts 3 TOTAL HOURS: 65

Approved Courses: 9 hours with minimum of one course from each of the following areas:

*Math/Natural Science

BIO 1134 General Biology BIO 2923 & 2921 Microbiology and Lab BIO 1144 General Biology II CHE 1213 & CHE 1211 General Chemistry I and Lab MAT 1313/4 College Algebra (or higher)

**Social/Behavioral Science

EPY 2513 Child Psychology SOC 2143 Marriage and Family EPY 2523 Adolescent Psychology SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology PSY 2533 Human Growth and Development

***Humanities/Fine Arts

ART 1113 Art Appreciation HIS 1163 World Civilization MUS 1113 Music Appreciation ENG 2423 World Literature SPT 2233 Theatre Appreciation

Technologist in Surgery-Certified Critical Skills Competency (NCCT) Certification required for employment.


141

Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology Career Certificate, Technical Certificate & Associate in Applied Science

Hancock County Center Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology prepares students for employment as unmanned aerial vehicle operators and coordinators. Students will have hands-on involvement in the operation of UAV and full-scale simulator software/hardware systems for operating Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV). Commercial applications include aerial photography, agriculture, and surveying industries.


Sem. 2nd Sem.

First Semester ANT 2613 Introduction to UAS 3 ANT 2623 Intermediate Flight Skill Development 3 ANT 1113 Introduction to Aviation 3 ANT 1213 Private Pilot Ground I 3 ________ Math/Science Elective 3 Second Semester ANT 2633 Advanced Flight Skill Development 3 ANT 1123 Aviation Systems 3 ANT 2643 Autonomous Systems 3 ANT 1513 Aviation Security 3 ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3

Career Certificate SOPHOMORE YEAR

3rd Sem.

4th Sem.

Third Semester ANT 1313 Airport Management and Operations 3 ANT 2713 Fixed Wing Airframe Setup and Maintenance 3 ANT 2723 Rotary Airframe Setup and Maintenance 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 ________ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3

Technical Certificate Fourth Semester ________ Technical Elective 3 ANT 2813 Commercial Applications I 3 ANT 2823 Commercial Applications II 3 ANT 2113 Applied Meterology 3 ________ Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3

Associate in Applied Science TOTAL HOURS: 60

Technical Electives: ANT 291(1-6) Special Problems in Aviation Technology ANT 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience ANT 2833 Aerial Camera Operations ANT 2843 Operations and Procedures EET 1193 Fundamentals of Electronics

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) license recommended for employment.


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Utility Line Worker Technology Technical Certificate and Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville The Utility Line worker Technology curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the field of utility power transmission and distribution construction, troubleshooting, and repair. The line worker competencies required in this curriculum were developed to coincide with the standards for the electric power generation, distribution, and transmission industry as described in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Credit Hours

ULT 1133 Safety For Line Worker 3

Coursework completed in the second year to earn a Technical Certificate.

ULT 1192 Fundamentals of Electricity for Line Workers 2 ULT 1523 NESC 3 ULT 1213 Electrical Power 3 ULT 1324 Truck Driving for Line Workers 4 ULT 1413 Pole Climbing 3 ULT 2133 Overhead Construction 3 ULT 2143 Underground Construction 3 ULT 1333 Basic Utility Equipment Operation 3 ULT 2333 Advanced Utility Equipment Operation 3 ULT 2233 System Design and Operation 3 ULT 2244 Working in Elevated Work Sites 4 ULT 1623 Lineworker Computer Fundamentals 3 ULT 1223 Transformer Operation and Banking 3 ULT 2912 Special Projects in Lineworker Technology OR 2 ULT 2922 Supervised Work Experience in Lineworker

Technology






National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and forklift training required for employment.


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Welding Technology Career Certificate and Technical Certificate

Poplarville, Forrest County Center, and Hancock Center Associate in Applied Science

Poplarville The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare the student for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Pipe Welding, Plasma Arc Welding (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, Gas Metal Arc Aluminum Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The welding competencies in this curriculum were developed to coincide with the Guide for the Training and Qualification of Welding Personnel: Entry Level Welders (AWS EG2.0-95) and Specification for Qualification and Certification for Entry level Welders (AWS QC 10-95), developed by the American Welding Society.

Credit Hours

WLT 1173 Introduction to Welding and Safety 3 WLT 1313 Cutting Processes 3


WLT 1115 Shielding Metal ARC Welding I 5 WLT 1225 Shielding Metal ARC Welding II 5 WLT 1124 Gas Metal ARC Welding 4 WLT 1144 Flux-Cored ARC Welding 4 WLT 1232 Blueprint Reading, Welding and Metallurgy 2 WLT 1134 Gas Tungsten ARC Welding 4


WLT 1155 Pipe Welding 5 WLT 1252 Advanced Pipe Welding 2 Additional


Technical Elective 8


ENG 1113/4 English Composition I 3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3 Academic


Math/Science Elective 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3


TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: WLT 1162 Gas Metal Arc Aluminum Welding WLT 2812 Welding Metallurgy WLT 2913 Welding Code WLT 191(1-6) Special Problems in Welding and Cutting WLT 192(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Welding and Cutting1922 or other Instructor approved Technical Elective National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), forklift training, and Industry

Certifications recommended for employment.


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Career and Technical Course Descriptions

Index of Instructional Areas with Prefixes Automotive Mechanics Technology ATT Barbering BAV Barbering Instructor Training BAV Business Technology BOT Career and Technical Education CTE Commercial Truck Driving DTV Computer Networking Technology CNT Computer Programming Technology CPT Computer Servicing Technology CST Construction Equipment Operation CEV Cosmetology COV Cosmetology Teacher Training COV Dental Assisting DAT Dental Hygiene Technology DHT Drafting and Design Technology DDT Early Childhood Education Technology CDT Electrical Technology ELT Electronics Technology EET Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology

ACT

Industrial Maintenance IMM Information Systems Technology IST Instrumentation Technology INT Instrumentation Technology MFT Marketing Management Technology MMT Medical Laboratory Technology MLT Medical Terminology AHT Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology OTA Physical Therapist Assistant Technology PTA Pipefitter/Steamfitter PPV Practical Nursing PNV Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology MST Radiologic Technology RGT Related Studies Mathematics VOM Related Studies Reading VOR Respiratory Care Technology RCT Resources, Skills, and Technical RST Smart Start Pathway SSP Surgical Technology SUT Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology ANT Utility Lineman Technology ULT Welding and Technology WLT

Career and Technical courses do not typically transfer to a university; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to determine whether any course will apply toward any particular degree or program. Faculty advisors and counselors should be consulted for assistance with this determination.


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Advanced Construction Technology (CAV)

1115 Foundation. (5) This course includes site selection, site preparation, site layout, building forms, and construction of foundations. Two lecture and

six lab hours per week.

Automotive Mechanics Technology (ATT)

1124 Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems. (4) A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to all components of the vehicle electrical system including lights,

instruments and charging components. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 1134 Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems. (4) A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to all components of the vehicle electrical system including gauges,

driver information systems, horn, wiper; wiper systems, and accessories. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 1214 Brakes. (4) A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the repair and maintenance of brake systems on automobiles.

Includes instruction and practice in diagnosis of braking systems problems and the repair of brake systems. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

1313 Manual Drive Trains/Transaxles. (3) A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the maintenance and repair of manual transmissions, transaxles

and drive train components. Includes instruction in the diagnosis of drive train problems and the repair and maintenance of transmissions, transaxles, clutches, CV joints, differentials and other components. One lecture and four lab hours per week.

1424 Engine Performance I. (4) Prerequisites: ATT 1124 A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the maintenance and adjustment of gasoline engines for optimum

performance. Includes instruction, diagnosis and correction of problems associated within these areas. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

1715 Engine Repair. (5) A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the repair and rebuilding of automotive-type engines. Includes

instruction and practice in the diagnosis and repair of engine components including valve trains, block, pistons and connecting rods, crankshafts and oil pumps. Two lecture and six lab hours per week.

1811 Introduction, Safety, and Employability. (1) A course to provide knowledge of classroom and lab policies and procedures. Safety practices and procedures associated with

the automotive program and automotive industry. One lecture hour per week. 2324 Automatic Transmission/Transaxles. (4) A course to provide technical skills and knowledge related to the diagnosis and repair of automotive-type automatic

transmissions and transaxles. Includes instruction and practice in testing and inspecting these devices and in disassembly, repair and re-assembly. One lecture and six lab hours per week.

2334 Steering and Suspension Systems. (4) A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the inspection and repair of steering and suspension systems on

automobiles. Includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis of steering system problems and the repair; replacement of steering systems components. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

2434 Engine Performance II. (4) A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the ignition system, fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems. It

includes instruction, diagnosis, and correction of problems associated within these areas. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

2444 Engine Performance III. (4) A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the emissions control systems and engine related service. It

includes instruction, diagnosis and correction of problems associated with in these areas. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

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A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge associated with the maintenance and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis and repair of air conditioning system components, heater lines and cores and control systems. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

291(1-6) Special Problems I in Automotive Technology (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor A basic course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize basic skills and knowledge gained in other Automotive

Technology courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Two to eight lab hours per week.

292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Automotive Mechanics Technology. (1-6)Prerequisite: Consent of instructor This internship course provides actual work experience in an automotive mechanics business under the direction of the employer

and the instructor. Three to eighteen hours internship per week. 293(1-6) Special Problems II in Automotive Technology (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor A continuation of Special Problem I in Automotive Technology. An advanced course to provide students with an opportunity to

utilize advanced skills and specific knowledge gained in other Automotive Technology courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Two to eight lab hours per week.

Barbering (BAV)

1118 Basic Practices in Barbering. (8) Basic practices include orientation, safety, and practical experience in handling tools and hair cutting. Practices are done

independently with supervision. Two lecture and eighteen lab hours per week. 1218 Fundamental Practices in Barbering I. (8) Fundamental practices in styling, shampooing, blow drying, perm rolling, and perm processing. Practices are done

independently with supervision. Two lecture and eighteen lab hours per week. 1318 Fundamental Practices in Barbering II. (8) Prerequisite: BAV 1118 Sanitization, sterilization, prevention and control of contamination and decontamination in the workplace, hygiene and good

grooming, hair analysis, and the application of a chemical hair relaxer and style. Practice is done independently with supervision. Two lecture and eighteen lab.

1418 Intermediate Practices in Barbering I. (8) Prerequisite: BAV 1218 This course includes practices in colors and bleach, and treatment of damaged hair. Practices are performed independently

with supervision. Two lecture and eighteen lab hours per week. 1518 Intermediate Practices in Barbering II. (8) Prerequisites: BAV 1118, BAV 1318 This course includes a study of the structure and function of the skin, common skin disorders, and scalp and hair disorders.

Practices are included in giving a facial massage, rendering a plain facial, and barbering services previously introduced. Two lecture and eighteen lab hours per week.

1618 Advanced Practices in Barbering. (8) Prerequisites: BAV 1218, BAV 1418 This course includes the study of business management and business law applicable to shop management. Practice in included

in basic first aid procedures and trimming a mustache and beard, and barbering services previously introduced. Two lecture and eighteen lab hours per week.

Barbering Instructor Training (BAV)

2217 Barbering Instructor Training I. (7) Prerequisite: Two years of experience as an active licensed barber. 600hrs to completion;

without two year’s experience, a current registered barber license – 1000 hrs to completion This course prepares the student to become a barbering instructor. Topics covered include theory and techniques in hair

cutting, styling, salesmanship, student records, lectures, supervision, and office work. Seventy hours lecture and five hundred thirty hours lab.

2227 Barbering Instructor Training II. (7) Prerequisite: Completion of BAV 2218, consent of instructor, and current and valid barber

license with two years of experience as an active licensed barber. Successful completion of this course will enable the student to apply the training and instruction he or she received at the

community/junior college program with the company of his or her choice. The student will perform/observe independently with minimal supervision from a company trainer. (7 sch: 21 hr. clinical lab)

2237 Barbering Instructor Training III. (7) Prerequisite: Completion of BAV 2218 and BAV 2228, consent of instructor, and a current

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Successful completion of this course will enable the student to apply the training and instruction he or she received at the community/junior college program with the company of his or her choice. The student will perform/observe independently with minimal supervision from a company trainer. (7 sch: 21 hr. clinical lab)

2247 Barbering Instructor Training IV. (7) Prerequisite: Completion of BAV 2218, BAV 2228, and BAV 2238, consent of instructor,

and a current and valid barber license with two years of experience as an active licensed barber. Successful completion of this course will enable the student to apply the training and instruction he or she received at the

community/junior college program with the company of his or her choice. The student will perform/observe independently with minimal supervision from a company trainer. (7 sch: 21 hr. clinical lab)

Business Technology (BOT)

1013 Introduction to Keyboarding. (3) This course provides an introduction to basic word processing commands and essential skill development using the touch system

on the alphabetic keyboard. Course emphasis will be on speed and accuracy when keying documents and timed writings. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1233 Microsoft Word I. (3) This course focuses on improving keyboard techniques using the touch method and on production of documents using Microsoft

Word Functions. Three lecture hours per week. 1243 Microsoft Word II. (3) This course is a continuation of Microsoft Word I and focuses on production of documents using Microsoft Word. Production with

accuracy is stressed and practice is given through a variety of documents for skillbuilding. Three lecture hours per week. 1273 Introduction to Microsoft Office. (3) This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation

software applications using the Microsoft Office suit. Three lecture hours per wee 1433 Business Accounting. (3) This course is designed to develop an understanding of analyzing, recording, classifying, and summarizing financial information of

a sole proprietorship with insight into interpreting and reporting the resulting effects upon the business. Three lecture hours per week.

1313 Applied Business Math. (3) This course is designed to develop competency in mathematics for business use. Three lecture hours per week. 1443 Advanced Business Accounting. (3) This course is a continuation of Business Accounting with emphasis in advanced accounting topics. Three lecture hours per week. 1453 Introduction to Business Management. (3) Study of the basic principles and managerial functions of organizations management with special emphasis on planning,

organizing, coordinating, commanding, and controlling. The importance of managing competitively and intelligently within a diverse environment is stressed. Situational cases are completed to reinforce decision-making in each of the function areas. The course will also consist of a series of ‘mini’ presentations related to each of the topics, delivered by different types of business managers and guest speakers. Three lecture hours per week.

1493 Social Media Management. (3) This course teaches students how to develop and maintain a social media presence in a personal and professional capacity.

Students will engage in community and internet-based projects with special emphasis on blogs, wikis, social networking sites, photo-sharing sites, instant messaging, video sharing sites, podcasts, widget, virtual worlds, and more. Three lecture hours per week.

1613 Medical Office Terminology I. (3) This course is an introduction to medical language relating to the various body systems including human anatomy and physiology,

diseases/pathology, physical conditions, procedures, clinical specialties, and abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling and pronunciation. Three Lecture hours per week.

1623 Medical Office Terminology II. (3) Prerequisite: BOT 1613 with a grade of “C” or better or by instructor consent. This course is a continuation of Medical Terminology I (BOT 1613), which includes medical language relating to the various body

systems including human anatomy and physiology, diseases/pathology, physical conditions, procedures, clinical specialties, and abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling and pronunciation. Three lecture hours per week.


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1763 Communication Essentials. (3) BOT 1233 or by consent of instructor. This course focuses on the basic English competencies and communication skills necessary to be successful and effective in the

workplace in addition to effectively contributing to a team while working with a diverse population. 1823 Microsoft Excel. (3) BOT 1273 This course focuses on application Microsoft Excel as an aid to management decision making. Three lecture hours per week. 1853 Microsoft Excel II. (3) This course is a continuation of Microsoft Excel I and focuses on advanced functions and applications of the software. Three

lecture hours per week. 2183 Career Readiness. (3) This course is designed to prepare students for employment by teaching the importance of interviewing skills, employer

expectations, employability skills, work ethics, and job retention skills. Three lecture hours per week. 2233 Human Resource Management. (3) This course provides a general overview of the concepts and applications of the many parts of Human Resources (HR). Students

will learn how the interdependence of the major topics in HR are created and implemented through the use of real world HR issues, community projects, and case studies. Three lecture hours per week.

2423 Income Tax Accounting. (3) This course introduces tax accounting including federal income tax laws and report preparation. Three lecture hours per week. 2433 Quickbooks. (3) BOT 1433 This course applies basic accounting principles using QuickBooks. Three lecture hours per week. 2463 Payroll Accounting. (3) This course provides an in-depth study of payroll accounting. Three lecture hours per week.

2473 Cost Accounting. (3) This course is a continuation of Business Accounting with emphasis in advanced accounting topics. Three lecture hours per

week.

2613 Entrepreneurial Problem Solving. (3) This course is designed to develop business students into entrepreneurs capable of operating their own companies and to reduce the high failure rate of starting, conducting, and expanding a business. Students will gain experience in problem solving through visits to business, analyses of case studies, and project and surveys of current business practices. Three lecture hours per week.

2623 Principles of Finance. (3)

This course is designed to provide a study of how financial data are gathered, analyzed, and used by management in planning and controlling business activities. There are no prerequisites.

2643 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT Coding). (3) Prerequisites: BOT 1613 and BOT 1623 with a grade of “C” or better or by

consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to the field of outpatient procedural coding and requirements for insurance reimbursement. Two

lecture and two lab hours per week.

2653 ICD Coding. (3) Prerequisites: BOT 1613 and BOT 1623 with a grade of “C” or better or by consent of instructor This course is an introduction to the field of diagnostic and inpatient procedural coding. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2663 Advanced Coding. (3) Prerequisites: BOT 2643, BOT 2653 with a grade of “C” or better or by instructor consent. This course provides an in-depth study of coding competencies in inpatient and outpatient settings. This course also incorporates

standards for national certification exams.Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2673 Medical Insurance Billing. (3) Prerequisites: BOT 2643, BOT 2653 with a grade of “C” or better or by instructor consent. This course is a culmination of skills and knowledge of appropriate procedures for generating, processing, and submitting health

insurance claims to private and governmental health insurance programs. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2743 Medical Office Concepts. (3)

This course will provide coverage and integration of medical office skills. Problem solving will be emphasized. Three Lecture hours per week.


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2753 Medical Information Management. (3) Prerequisite: BOT 2743 This course will provide coverage of medical office practices using software simulation. Two lecture and two lab hours per

week. 2763 Electronic Health Records. (3) BOT 2743 or consent of the instructor This course covers electronic health records (EHR) in the healthcare environment as they pertain to various healthcare settings.

Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 291 (1-3) Supervised Work Experience. (1-3) Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 30 semester hours in the program and

consent of the instructor. This course provides related on-the-job training in an office environment. This training must include at least 45-135 clock hours.

Three to nine hour externship.

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

1143 Fundamentals of Construction and Manufacturing This course includes basic safety, an introduction to construction math, an introduction to hand and power tools, an introduction

to construction drawings, employability skills and communications. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Commercial Truck Driving (DTV)

1114 Commercial Truck Driving I. (4) Fundamental instruction on safety, rules and regulations, driving practices, air brakes, hazardous material, and emergencies.

Includes instruction and practice in performing vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, maneuvering, backing and driving a tractor-trailer truck under varying road and climate conditions. One lecture and six lab hours per week

1124 Commercial Truck Driving II. (4) Prerequisite: DTV 1114 Continuation of Commercial Truck Driving I with additional instruction on safety, rules and regulations, driving practices, air

brakes, hazardous materials, and emergencies. Includes instruction and practice in performing vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, maneuvering, backing, and driving a tractor-trailer truck under varying road and climate conditions. One lecture and six lab hours per week.

1137 Commercial Truck Driving Internship.(7) Prerequisite: DTV 1114, DTV 1124 Under the supervision of a company trainer, this course will enable the student to apply the training he; she received at Pearl

River Community College with the trucking company of his; her choice. The student will earn a salary during this internship (OJT). The successful completion of this course will enable the student to drive solo with the company of his; her choice. 315 lab hours.

Computer Networking Technology (CNT) 2423 Systems Maintenance. (3) Prerequisite: CPT 1333 This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components. Topics include hardware

compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, and printers. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Computer Programming Technology (CPT)

1113 Fundamentals of Microcomputer Applications. (3) This course will introduce information processing concepts to include work processing, electronic spreadsheet, and database

management. Service course; not to be taken by Computer Programming students or Business Office students. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week.

1143 Programming Development Concepts. (3) This course is an introduction to programming logic and computer systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in the

development of computer programs. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. 1323 Survey of Microcomputer Applications. (3) This course will introduce work processing, electronic spreadsheet, and database management software with integration of these

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1333 Operating Platforms. (3) This course will provide experience in a variety of operating platforms. Emphasis will be placed on support personal interaction

with the platform to assist users in business environment. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week.

Computer Servicing Technology (CST)

2113 Computer Servicing Lab I. (3) Prerequisite CST 1123 Fundamentals of servicing of personal computer and peripheral systems in a laboratory and field environment. Includes system

configuration, test equipment usage, disassembly and assembly methods, tests and diagnostics, and schematic interpretation. Concepts of equitable and practical time and resource allocation within a project for a client will be incorporated. Six lab hours per week.

1314 Visual Basic Programming Language. (3) Prerequisite CST 1123 Fundamentals of servicing of personal computer and peripheral systems in a laboratory and field environment. Includes system

configuration, test equipment usage, disassembly and assembly methods, tests and diagnostics, and schematic interpretation. Concepts of equitable and practical time and resource allocation within a project for a client will be incorporated. Six lab hours per week.

2123 Computer Servicing Lab II. (3) Prerequisite: CST 1523, CST 2113 Fundamentals of servicing of network components and networking systems in a laboratory and field environment. Includes

system and network configuration, test equipment usage, disassembly and assembly methods, tests and diagnostics, electronic and network schematic and diagram interpretation, and building cables. Six lab hours per week.

Construction Equipment Operation (CEV)

1212 Safety I. (2) Personal safety, fire safety, and rules for safety of each machine to include pre-start, operational, post-operation, and traffic. One

lecture and two lab hours per week. 1222 Safety II. (2) Pedestrian safety, safety communications, and safety procedures in working near utilities. One lecture and two lab hours per

week. 1313 Service and Preventive Maintenance I. (3) Characteristics of oils and greases, fuel handling procedures, and performing minor mechanical maintenance. Practice includes

servicing a fuel filter system and changing engine oil. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1323 Service and Preventive Maintenance II. (3) Lubrication procedures; servicing air filters; servicing cooling systems; servicing hydraulic systems; and installation, removal, and

storage of batteries. One lecture and four lab hours per week. 1416 Equipment Operation I. (6) Operation of the backhoe, scraper, and grader. Includes operating the controls and basic skills done with each machine and

performance of assignments by verbal and written instructions. One lecture and 10 lab hours per week. 1426 Equipment Operation II. (6) Operation of the dozer, loader, and excavator. Includes the controls and basic skills performed with each machine and completing

assignments by verbal and written instructions. One lecture and 10 lab hours per week. 1514 Grade Work I. (4) Setting and checking of grade stakes which are used on job sites. Instruction and practice of transferring elevations are also

included. One lecture and 6 lab hours per week. 1524 Grade Work II. (4) Additional instruction and practice regarding the setting and checking grades. Also instruction and practice on the compaction

of various materials. One lecture and 6 lab hours per week.

Cosmetology (COV)

1122 Cosmetology Orientation. (2) This course will cover the history, career opportunities, life skills, professional image, Mississippi Cosmetology laws, rules and


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regulations and communicating for success in the cosmetology industry. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by Mississippi Cosmetology law, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two lecture hours per week.

1245 Cosmetology Sciences I. (5) This course consists of the study of bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice

as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practice and safety precautions associated with each. Three lecture and six clinical hours per week.

1255 Cosmetology Science II. (5) Pre; corequisite: COV 1245 This course consists of the study of anatomy and physiology. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by

Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulation involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Three lecture and six clinical hours per week.

1263 Cosmetology Science III. (3) Prerequisite: COV 1255 This course consists of the application and demonstration of chemistry and electricity. Included are classroom theory and

clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two lecture and three clinical hours per week.

1426 Hair Care I. (6) This course consists of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and

conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extension; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two lecture and twelve clinical hours per week.

1436 Hair Care II. (6) Pre; corequisite: COV 1426 This course consists of the advanced study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and

conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extension; wigs and hair enhancement; chemical texture; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and clinical practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two lecture and twelve clinical hours per week.

1443 Hair Care III. (3) Pre; corequisite: COV 1436 This course consists of the practical applications of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design;

shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and clinical as governed by Mississippi cosmetology law, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated by each. Nine clinical hours per week.

1522 Nail Care I. (2) This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail

techniques. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One lecture and three clinical hours per week.

1532 Nail Care II. (2) Pre; corequisite: COV 1522 This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail

techniques. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One lecture and three clinical hours per week.

1542 Nail Care III. (2) Pre; corequisite: COV 1532 This course consists of basic nail care service including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail

techniques. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Six clinical hours per week.

1622 Skin Care I. (2) This course consists of the introduction to basic skin services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials,

and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed my Mississippi cosmetology law, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One lecture and three clinical hours per week.

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This course consists of intermediate skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology law, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One lecture and three lclinical hours per week.

1642 Skin Care III. (2) Pre; corequisite: COV 1632 This course consists of advanced skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial

makeup. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practice and safety precautions associated with each. Six clinical hours per week.

1722 Salon Business I. (2) This course prepares students to operate a successful salon. Included are classroom theory and clinical practice as governed by

Mississippi cosmetology law, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precaution associated with each. One lecture and three clinical hours per week.

1732 Salon Business II. (2) Pre; corequisite: COV 1722 This course prepares students to operate a successful salon and seek employment. Included are classroom theory and clinical

practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology law, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precaution associated with each. One lecture and three clinical hours per week.

Cosmetology Teacher Training (COV)

2816 Cosmetology Teacher Training I. Instruction will be given in developing appropriate communication skills, effective use of visual aids, identification of various

teaching styles, and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three lecture and nine clinical hours per week. 2826 Cosmetology Teacher Training II. Pre; corequisite: COV 2816 Instruction will be given in development of instructional methods, development of visual aids, development of effective

evaluation, and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three lecture and nine clinical hours per week. 2836 Cosmetology Teacher Training III. Pre; corequisite: COV 2826 Instruction will be given in development of appropriate lesson plans and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three

lecture and nine clinical hours per week. 2846 Cosmetology Teacher Training IV. Pre; corequisite: COV 2836 Instruction will be given in development of appropriate lesson plans and practical applications of cosmetology instruction.

Three lecture and nine clinical hours per week. 2857 Cosmetology Teacher Training V. Prerequisite: Completion of COV 2816, 2826, 2836, 2846 and consent of instructor. Instruction will be given in development of appropriate lesson plans and practical applications of cosmetology instruction.

Three lecture and nine clinical hours per week.

Dental Assisting (DAT)

1111 Orientation. (1) The development, function, status, and organization of the dental profession, and the legal, ethical, moral, and professional

responsibilities of the dental assistant. Terminology emphasizing prefixes, suffixes, roots, abbreviations, spelling, and definitions of medical and dental terms. One lecture hour per week.

1214 Dental Assisting Materials. (4) Dental safety precautions will be emphasized. Includes a comprehensive study of the physical and chemical properties of dental

materials. Lab sessions include measuring, manipulating, and preparing dental materials for use in the dental operatory and dental laboratory. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

1313 Dental Science I. (3) Physiology, anatomy, and morphology as related to the oral cavity. The content is organized to include a study of the body

systems, the anatomy of the head and neck, and the form of each of the thirty-two teeth. Three lecture hours per week. 1323 Dental Science II. (3) Microbiology, embryology, pathology, and pharmacology as related to dentistry. Content organized to give the student basic

information required for effective dental assisting. Three lecture hours per week. 1415 Chairside Assisting I. (5)


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Comprehensive study of information relating to assisting at the dental chair. Laboratory sessions include all phases of chairside assisting from seating the patient to post-operative care of the treatment room. Two lecture and six lab hours per week.

1423 Chairside Assisting II. (3) A continuation of the study of information related to assisting at the dental chair. Emphasis on techniques utilized in

performing all dental procedures especially in the dental specialties. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1433 Chairside Assisting III. (3) A continuation of Chairside Assisting II with emphasis in orthodontics, prosthodontics, and pedodontics. Two lecture and two

lab hours per week. 1513 Dental Radiology I. (3) Principles and safety precautions in dental radiology. Laboratory sessions include positioning, exposing, processing, and

mounting bitewing, occlusal, periapical and panoramic dental radiographs. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1521 Dental Radiology II. (1) A continuation of Dental Radiology I with emphasis on clinical competence in exposing periapical radiographs. Two lab hours

per week. 1612 Dental Health Education. (2) Study of the nutritional needs of the body. Emphasis on nutritional requirements for maintaining good oral hygiene.

Comprehensive study of the dental assistant’s responsibilities in patient education as related to good oral health. Two lecture hours per week.

1714 Practice Management. (4) Comprehensive study of the dental office business procedures. Topics covered: patient contact, patient records, insurance,

financial records, telephone use, office management, and the computer in the dental office. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1816 Clinical Experience I. (6) Supervised clinical experience in authorized dental clinics. One hour lecture per week and twenty hours clinical. 1823 Clinical Experience II. (3) A continuation of Supervised Clinical Experience I. Supervised clinical experience in authorized general practice. Nine clinical

hours.

Dental Hygiene Technology (DHT)

1116 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene. (6) This course will provide the dental hygiene student with fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to begin actual clinical

treatment of clients. The lecture portion will focus on the history, philosophy, and theories relevant to the dental hygiene profession. The preclinical portion will focus on the development of the psychomotor skills necessary for the delivery of dental hygiene services. Two lecture and six lab hours per week.

1242 Anatomy and Histology of the Head and Neck. (2) This course is a detailed study of skeletal, muscular, vascular, and neural features of the face, head, and neck. It also includes

studies of microscopic and development of types of cells, tissues, and organs of the head and neck. Two lecture hours per week.

1252 Anatomy and Embryology. (2) This course is a study of the morphological characteristics of the teeth and supporting structures. Also given is a survey of the

elements of embryology emphasizing the area of the head and neck, as related to the development of the dental arches, salivary glands, buccal mucosa, pharynx, and tongue. Two lecture hours per week.

1314 Dental Radiology. (4) Corequisite: DHT 1116 This course involves a broad scope of study of radiology and its use by the dentist as a diagnostic aid. Also covered are

techniques for making radiographs, the processing and mounting of exposed film and their interpretation, and the study of anatomical landmarks evident in periapical films. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1416 Clinical Dental Hygiene I. (6) In this course the student will apply the principles and techniques learned from previous didactic and preclinical experiences.

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1513 Periodontics. (3) An in-depth study of the supporting structures of the teeth is covered in the course. Also included is a full clinical and

theoretical understanding of their conditions in good health as well as their reaction to bacterial invasion in disease of varying etiology. The theory of clinical application to the management of the advanced periodontal patient to maintain a healthy and functional dental apparatus is also studied. Three lecture hours per week.

1931 Dental Medical Emergencies. (1) This course provides the student with the opportunity to discuss managing dental office emergencies. One lecture hour per week. 1921 Theories of Patient Care. (1) This course provides the student with the opportunity to discuss patient care and treatment plans. One lecture hour per week. 2233 General; Oral Pathology. (3) The etiology and symptomatology of the general pathological conditions affecting the body. A study of the etiology and

symptomatology of the pathological and conditions affecting the head and neck with emphasis on the oral cavity is also included. Three lecture hours.

2425 Clinical Dental Hygiene II. (5) This course is a continuation of the principles and techniques involved in the practice of dental hygiene. Emphasis will be on

theoretical background needed to provide advanced clinical skills. Clinical experiences will focus on treatment of clients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease. One lecture and twelve clinical hours per week.

2436 Clinical Dental Hygiene III. (6) A culmination of practice, and the clinical procedures and theoretical knowledge needed to provide preventive, interceptive, and

definitive dental hygiene treatment. Two lecture and twelve clinical hours per week. 2612 Dental Hygiene Materials. (2) Study of materials used in dentistry, their physical properties, and proper manipulation as used in the operatory and laboratory.

One lecture and two lab hours per week. 2713 Dental Pharmacology. (3) This course gives a basic introduction to drug actions, their mechanisms, and the reactions of the body to these drugs. Special

emphasis is given to the drugs used in the modern dental office including emergency procedures. Three lecture hours per week. 2822 Community Dental Health I. (2) This course provides an introduction to preventive dentistry as administered on federal, state, and local levels through official and

voluntary health agencies scientific study of social interactions between individuals and groups. Field experience gives an opportunity to observe and participate in some phases of community and school dental health programs. One lecture and two lab hours per week.

2832 Community Dental Health II. (2) This course is a continuation of Community Dental Health I and includes application of preventive dentistry. Field experiences to

give an opportunity to observe and participate in some phases of community and/or school dental health programs. One lecture and two lab hours per week.

2922 Dental Ethics; Law (2) Focus on the ethical and legal aspects of providing dental health care. Two lecture hours per week. 2931 General and Dental Nutrition (1) This course provides the student with the general nutrition and nutritional biochemistry emphasizing the effect nutrition has an

oral health. One lecture hour per week. 2951 Fundamentals of Licensure (1) This course provides the student with the opportunity to discuss dental disciplines and professional development. One lecture

hour per week.

Drafting & Design Technology (DDT)

1123 Computational Methods for Drafting. (3) Study of computational skills required for the development of accurate design and drafting methods. Three lecture hours per

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This course provides an introduction to fundamentals and principles of drafting to provide the basic background needed for all others drafting courses. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1173 Mechanical Design I. (3) Student will utilize techniques of modeling to create machine specific drawings. The course emphasize methods, techniques, and

procedures (in presenting screws, bolts, rivets, springs, thread types, symbols for welding, materials, finish and heat treatment notation, working order preparation, routing, and other industry procedures) used in mechanical design. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1213 Construction Standards and Materials. (3) This course introduces the standards and materials used in the construction process. 1313 Computer Aided Design I. (3) This course is designed to develop basic operating system and drafting skills on CAD. One lecture and four lab hours per week. 1323 Computer Aided Design II. (3) Prerequisite: DDT 1313 Continuation of Computer Aided Design I (DDT 1313). Subject areas include dimensioning, sectional views and symbols. Two

lecture and two lab hours per week. 1613 Architectural Design I. (3) Prerequisite: DDT 1313 Presentation and application of architectural drafting room standards. One lecture and four lab hours per week.

2153 Civil Planning & Design. (3) This course deals with the development of civil planning and design processes. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2183 Mechanical Design II. (3) A continuation of Mechanical Design I with emphasis on advanced techniques and knowledge employed in the planning of

mechanical objects; includes instruction in the use of tolerances and dimensioning techniques. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2213 Structural Detailing I. (3) Prerequisite: DDT 1113 Structural section, terms and conventional abbreviations and symbols used by structural fabricators and erectors are studied.

Knowledge is gained in the use of the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. handbook. Problems are studied that involve structural designing and drawing of beams, columns, connections, trusses and bracing (steel, concrete, and wood). One lecture and four lab hours per week.

2353 CAD Management. (3) This course of study is designed to use CAD generated drawings for translation and production of machined products. Two

lecture and two lab hours per week. 2373 3D Modeling. (3) This course will emphasize the user coordinate system and 3-D modeling. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2523 Pipe Drafting. (3) Prerequisite: DDT 1313 An advanced course in drafting in which techniques and knowledge are employed in the planning of mechanical objects.

Efficient use of all common types of applicable handbooks, code books and other standard references is an integral part of this phase of drafting. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2623 Architectural Design II. (3) Prerequisite: DDT 1613 and DDT 1323 This course emphasizes standard procedures and working drawings. Details involving architectural, mechanical, electrical and

structural drawings are covered, along with presentation of drawings and computer aided design assignments. lab hours per week.

2913 Special Project in Drafting and Design Technology. (3) Study of the process used to estimate, detail and locate reinforcement steel for concrete structures using microstation with an

estimating package. Two to six lab hours per week. 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Drafting and Design Technology. (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and completion of at

least one semester of advanced coursework in the drafting program. A course which is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical

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Early Childhood Education Technology (CDT)

1113 Early Childhood Profession. (3) This course is an introduction to the profession of early childhood, types of early childhood programs, and theories of child

development. Students are required to develop observational skills through laboratory experience. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1214 Infant and Toddler Development. (3) This course provides knowledge concerning the care and development of infants and toddlers in group settings. Practice is given

in infant and toddler caregiving (birth to 36 months) in group settings through classroom laboratory or collaborative centers. Two lecture two lab hours per week.

1224 Preschool and Primary Development. (4) This course provides knowledge concerning the care, development, and education of the preschool child in group settings and

school age children in afterschool and summer programming. Practice is given in preschool children caregiving in group settings through classroom laboratory or collaborative centers. (ages 3-8) Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1313 Creative Arts for Young Children. (3) This course provides knowledge of the creative arts and strategies for developing and implementing creative art experiences,

both as a means of creative expression and as a part of integrated learning with children birth to age eight. Experiences will be implemented during Practicum. Three lecture hours per week.

1343 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition. (3) This course emphasizes health, safety, and nutrition practices in the care and education of young children that includes health

and safety issues required by the Mississippi Department of Health (MDH) Regulations Governing Licensure of Childcare Facilities and referenced in the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R) and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R). Two lecture hours per week.

1713 Language and Literacy Development for Young Children. (3) This course provides knowledge of oral and written language development of young children and the strategies for the

development and implementation of developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences throughout the curriculum. The Mississippi Early Standards, Infant Toddler Standards, Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R), and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R) are utilized. Activities will be implemented during Practicum. Three lecture hours per week.

2233 Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior. (3) This course provides knowledge of an integrated approach to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood

curriculum and environments. As students gain a broader understanding of young children, this knowledge will be reflected in their curriculum planning. Students will gain strategies for organizing, analyzing, and interpreting observation data to improve program quality and meet the needs of individual children. The learning experiences will be implemented during Practicum. Three lecture hours per week.

2413 Development of the Exceptional Child. (3) This course focuses on the identification of atypically developing children, family, and classroom intervention strategies and

available support services. Legal, ethical, legislative, and family issues will be explored. Resources include Mississippi Early Learning Guidelines, Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R), and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R). Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2513 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement. (3)

This course provides knowledge for establishing successful partnerships with children’s families and communities by creating respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families while involving families in their children’s development and learning. (ages birth to 8 years)

2613 Methods, Materials, and Measurement. (3) The Mississippi Early Learning Guidelines, Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R), and Early Childhood

Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R) are used to develop classroom curricula in an indoor and outdoor learning environment. Lab activities with the children are implemented during Student Teaching I and II. Three lecture hours per week.

2714 Social Studies, Math, and Science for Young Children. (3) This course provides knowledge of strategies for developing and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences in social

studies, math, and science for young children. Lab activities with the children are implemented during Practicum. Four lecture hours per week.


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2813 Administration of Programs for Young Children. (3) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course provides knowledge of the development and administration of early childhood education programs. Emphasis is

placed on evaluation of policies and procedures, organizational structure, management, and the quality measures through state agencies. Three lecture hours per week.

2914 Initial Practicum. (4) This course is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 120 clock hours of observation and supervised teaching in an

approved early childhood setting. The course provides the application of evidence based best practices of early education principles and theories. Students work to create an environment that is safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate to promote an optimum learning environment for young children. Ten lab hours per week.

2944 Advanced Practicum. (5) Prerequisites: CDT 2915 or by permission of instructor. Corequisite: CDT 2813 This course is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum 120 clock hours of supervised teaching in an approved early

childhood setting. The course is a capstone which focuses on the student's demonstration of competencies throughout the daily routine using a unit of study for young children. It is usually the last course taken before completion of the program. Ten lab hours per week.

Electrical Technology (ELT)

1114 Residential Wiring. (4) This course includes the advanced skills related to the wiring of single and multifamily buildings. Includes instruction and practice

in service-entrance installation, National Electrical Code ® requirements, and specialized circuits. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1124 Commercial Wiring. (4) This course provides instruction and practice in the installation of commercial electrical services including the types of conduit

and other raceways, National Electrical Code ® requirements, and three-phase distribution networks. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1144 AC and DC Circuits for Electrical Technology. (4) Principles and theories associated with AC and DC circuits used in the electrical trades. Includes the study of electrical circuits,

laws and formulas, and the use of test equipment to analyze AC and DC circuits. Three lecture and two lab hours per week. 1192 Fundamentals of Electricity. (2) This is a basic course designed to provide fundamental skills associated with all electrical courses. It includes safety, basic tools,

special tools, equipment and introduction to simple AC and DC circuits. One lecture and two lab hours per week. 1213 Electrical Power. (3) A course to provide skills related to electrical motors and their installation. Includes instruction and practice in using the

different types of motors, transformers and alternators. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1224 Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting. (4) A course to familiarize the student with the principles and practice of electrical motor repair. Includes instruction and practice

in the disassembly; assembly and preventive maintenance of common electrical motors. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1253 Branch Circuit and Service Entrance Calculations. (3) This is a course in calculating circuit sizes for all branch circuits and service entrances in residential installation. Three lecture

hours. 1263 Electrical Drawings and Schematics. (3) This course introduces architectural, industrial, mechanical, and electrical symbols needed to read blueprints, schematic and

electrical diagrams. Prints, drawings and the math associated with electrical wiring will also be studied. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1274 Switching Circuits for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Application. (4) This course is designed to introduce the student to the various methods by which single pole, 3-way and 4-way switches are used

in residential, commercial and industrial installations. This course also includes the installation and operation of low voltage, remote control switching. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

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diagram, wire and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices. Two to Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2424 Solid State Motor Control. (4) This course deals with the principles and operation of solid state motor control. This course includes instruction and practice in

the design, installation and maintenance of different solid state devices for motor control. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2614 Programmable Logic Controllers. (4) A course to provide instruction and practice in the use of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) in modern industrial settings.

Includes instruction in the operating principles of PLC’s and practice in the programming, installation and maintenance of PLC’s. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2623 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers. (3) This is an advanced PLC course that provides instruction in the various operations and installations of advanced electrical control

systems. Information in areas such as sequencer, program control, introduction to function blocks, sequential function chart, introduction to HMI, and logical and conversion instructions will be included. One lecture and four lab hours per week.

291(1-6) Special Project in Electrical Technology. (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor This course is designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other electronics or

electronics-related technical courses. The instructor works closely with the student to ensure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Two to tweleve lab hours per week.

292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Electrical Technology. (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and completion of at least one

semester of advanced course work in electrical; electronics related programs. This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies

with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen hours internship per week.

Electronics Technology (EET)

1114 DC Circuits. (4) An overview of fundamental electronic components and circuits. Resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers are detailed.

This course includes: Ohms Law, series and parallel circuits, network theorems, and power systems. Proper use of test equipment, laboratory procedures, safety and soldering techniques are also stressed. Two lecture and two lab hours per week or Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1124 AC Circuits. (4) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in EET 1113 or EET 1114. This course is designed to provide students with the principles and theories associated with AC circuits. This course includes the

study of electrical circuits, laws and formulae and the use of test equipment to analyze AC circuits. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1133 Electrical Power. (3) A course to provide skills related to electrical motors and their installation. Includes instruction and practice in using the

different types of motors, transformers and alternators. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1144 AC/DC Circuits. (4) Principles and theories associated with AC and DC circuits. This course includes the study of electrical circuits, laws and

formulae, and the use of test equipment to analyze AC and DC circuits. 1154 Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair (4)

Maintenance and troubleshooting techniques, use of technical manuals and test equipment, and inspection/evaluation/repair of equipment. One lecture and six lab hours per week.

1174 Fluid Power (4)

This basic course provides instruction in hydraulics and pneumatics. The course covers actuators, accumulators, valves, pumps, motors, coolers, compression of air, control devices, and circuit diagrams. Emphasis is placed on the development of control circuits and troubleshooting techniques. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1323 Microprocessor (3) Prerequisite: EET 1113; 4, EET 1123, EET 1333; 4, EET 1213; 4 The objective of this course is to give the student both a solid theoretical and practical introduction to the wide array of

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microprocessors, memory and mass storage and input and output hardware techniques are covered in the course. Emphasis is placed on hardware trouble analysis. Software coverage with an introduction to assembly language programming is included. Microprocessors covered extend from basic eight bit to advanced thirty two bit devices. Two lecture and two lab hours per week or two lecture and four lab hours per week.

1343 Motor Control Systems (3) Prerequisites: DC Circuits (EET 1114) AND AC Circuits (EET 1123) OR Fundamentals of Electricity ( ELT

1192-3) OR by permission of instructor. This course covers installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1353 Fundamental of Robotics (3) Prerequisites: Motor Controls (EET 1343)

This course is designed to introduce the student to industrial robots. Topics to be covered include robotics history, industrial robot configurations, operation, and basic programming and how they relate to the electrical industry. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1363 Microcontrollers. (3) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved. This course begins with a brief overview of microprocessors as a precursor to microcontrollers. Next, a basic understanding of

the use, terminology, and potential of microcontrollers are discussed. Programming skills and concepts taught in this course help students develop, execute, and debug programs for a microcontroller. A hands-on approach will teach the essential skills for creating a simple sensor-driven microcontroller system, and will be reinforced with interactive projects. One lecture and four lab hours per week.

1193 Fundamentals of Electronics. (3) This course if designed to provide fundamental skills associated with all electronics courses. This course includes safety, bread-

boarding, use of calculator, test equipment familiarization, soldering, electronic symbols and terminology. One lecture and two lab or two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1214 Digital Electronics. (4) The uses for digital circuits are explored. A thorough treatment of the binary, octal and hexadecimal number systems and the

conversion of numbers with different radix or bases. Also covered are digital codes and alpha-numeric codes. Binary logic gates are covered and the application of the universal NAND gate is introduced. The rules and laws of Boolean algebra, Demorgan’s theorems and the simplification of gate networks by the use of Boolean algebra and Karnaugh mapping are also covered. Coverage is provided for the analysis of the various failure modes of digital integrated circuits and the test equipment that is required to provide trouble analysis. This course provides the firm foundation in digital concepts for the following course in Advanced Digital Applications. Two lecture and two lab hours per week or three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1311 Orientation to Biomedical Equipment Repair. (1) A course designed to orient students to the biomedical field. Topics covered are the different career paths that are open to

students and the organization and operation of the hospital environment. One lecture hour per week. 1334 Solid State Devices and Circuits. (4) Prerequisite: EET 1113 or EET 1114 or ELT 1144 A comprehensive study of semiconductor diodes and transistors. Solid state circuits including rectifiers, clippers, clamps, power

supplies, Zener regulators, filters, bipolar amplifier circuits and power amplifiers. Temperature effects, biasing techniques, configuration, frequency ranges and other parameters are analyzed. Two lecture and two lab hours per week or three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1513 Mathematics for Electronics. (3) This course is designed for the student in engineering related technology and will provide the mathematics skills technicians will

need in the workforce. It will focus on practical and applied skills. Students will work with real-world concepts, systems and problems. Topics covered include mathematical operations using scientific and engineering notation, engineering metric conversion, SI units, data measurements, linear algebraic equations and linear graphing. Three lecture hours per week.

1613 Computer Fundamentals for Electronics. (3) This course is designed to introduce the student to the nomenclature and technology used within the computer environment.

Emphasis is on use and understanding of microcomputer components and peripherals. Lab periods will place emphasis on use of the personal computer. Both applications software and operating systems will be addressed in the course material. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1713 Drafting for Electronic; Electrical Technology. (3) This course is designed to provide instruction on the preparation and interpretation of schematics. One lecture and four lab

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2111 CET Practical. (1) A course to provide students with an opportunity to review all topics of electronics technology to apply their knowledge towards

successfully passing the CET (Certified Electronic Technician) certification offered by ETA (Electronic Technicians Association.) 211(3-6) Supervised Work Experience in Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology I. (3-6)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor A course which is a cooperative program between the health care facility and education which is designed to integrate the

student’s technical studies with health care experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of 1 semester hour per 45 health care contact hours. Three to eighteen externship hours.

222(3-6) Supervised Work Experience in Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology II. (3-6) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and EET

211(3-6) Continuation of EET 211(3-6) with advanced study in the repair and maintenance of bio-medical equipment. Variable credit is

awarded on the basis of 1 semester hour per 45 health care contact hours. Three to eighteen externship hours. 2334 Linear Integrated Circuits. (4) Prerequisite: EET 1333; 4 A coverage of advanced solid state devices such as FET’s, MOSFETS, UJT’s, Thyristors and other special devices. Chip

technology is analyzed from differential amps to numerous operational amplifier chips to include inverting, non inverting op ams, adders, subtractors, comparitors, followers and instrumentation amplifiers. Also covered are oscillators, 555 timer, basic multivibrators and electronic regulator circuits. Two lecture and two lab hours per week or three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2354 Solid State Motor Control. (4) This course deals with the principles and operation of solid state motor control. This course includes instruction and practice in

the design, installation and maintenance of different solid state devices for motor control. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

2363 Programmable Logic Controllers (3) A course to provide instruction and practice in the use of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) in modern industrial settings.

Includes instruction in the operating principles of PLC’s and practice in the programming, installation and maintenance of PLC’s. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2414 Electronic Communication. (4) Prerequisite: EET 1333; 4 This course along with the prerequisite provides the student with the technical knowledge to prepare for entry into the field of

electronic Communication. Emphasis is placed on system analysis and trouble analysis for each of the Communication systems covered. Topics studied include transmitters and receivers designed for amplitude, frequency and phase modulation systems along with circuit alignment and failure analysis and repair. Transmission lines and antennas, Communication systems and noise, transmission and propagation are covered along with two-way radio, television and optical Communication. Two lecture and two lab hours per week or two lecture and four lab hours per week.

2423 Fundamentals of Fiber Optics. (3) Prerequisite: EET 2413 or EET 2414 This course introduces the student to the optical fiber, its characteristics, manufacturing techniques and fiber optic components.

Fiber optic sources and detectors are studied in detail and is supported by experiments. The course also includes the study of fiber optic transmitters, fiber optic receivers, modulation, multiplexing and fiber optic communication system design and trouble analysis. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

291(1-3) Special Project in Electronics Technology. (1-3) This course is designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other electronics or

electronics-related technical courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Two to six lab hours per week.

292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Electronics Technology. (1-6) This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies

with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen externship hours per week.

Gaming Management Technology (GMT) 1153 Casino and Resort Management (3) This course will provide an overview of the history, development and operations of casinos and casino/resorts. Topics include

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Entertainment Media Technology (ETT) 1013 Introduction to Entertainment Media (3) This course introduces the film and video industry, careers in the fields and basic terms and vocabulary used in the industry.

Three lecture hours per week. 2113 Audio Design and Production (3) Students will build basic skills for recording and delivering quality audio in field and location environments through an

understanding of audio interfaces, mixers and microphones. Specific focus will be on audio production on a video or film set as well as various multiple sound source environments. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2513 Media Portfolio I (3) This capstone class is the culmination of lessons learned in previous and present courses leading to the creation of final projects

for job submissions. The student will originate a minimum of two projects and take them through the standard process of pre-production, production, editing, and final distribution. Six lab hours per week.

2523 Media Portfolio II (3) Prerequisite: ETT 2513 or Instructor Approved This class is the culmination of lessons learned in previous and present courses leading to the creation of a final project for job

submissions. The student will originate and advance project taking it through the standard process of pre-production, production, editing, and final distribution. Six lab hours per week.

Film and Video Technology (FVT) 1113 Editing I (3) This course covers the editing workflow and organizational skills in the digital environment using non-linear editing software.

Topics include terminology, technologies, project workflow, basic sound and editing skills, and an understanding of output formats sound and picture editing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in using editing equipment, organizing project materials, local area network storage, and project collaboration. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1123 History of Film (3) This course explores the history of cinema through the study of narrative and non-narrative works from the silent-film era to

present day. Three lecture hours per week. 1213 Grip and Electrical I (3) This course covers various grip, electrical, and support packages used in different environments for studio and location. Topics

include production support equipment, lighting instruments, hardware, stands, light modifiers, and electrical theory with emphasis on safety. Upon completion, students should be able to execute basic grip and electrical directions given by the key grip, and/or gaffer. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1313 Camera and Lighting I (3) This course offers advanced principles of video camera and recorder operations in professional formats, crew protocol and safety,

and basic lighting theory and application. Emphasis is placed on terminology, organizational skills, assistant camera responsibilities, the characteristics of light, basic lighting procedures, and proper procedures of field recording with video equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic technical terms of camera operation, video recording, and lighting equipment. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1413 Screenwriting Fundamentals (3) This course is an introduction to the building blocks upon which all film and television writing is based: visualization, dialogue,

scenes, sequences, and basic dramatic structure. Students begin with writing exercises and proceed to the development of several short scripts using industry standard format. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1613 Production Skills (3) This course introduces the terminology, equipment, forms, responsibilities, and safety measures needed to fill the role of a

production assistant. Job responsibilities of various other production departments will also be covered. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2113 Editing II (3) This course covers advanced editing practices in the digital environment using non-linear editing software. Topics include

terminology, technologies, project workflow, advanced sound and editing skills, color grading, an understanding of output formats, and working with AVID nonlinear editors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in using


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editing equipment, local area network storage, and project collaboration. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2313 Camera and Lighting II (3) This course offers advanced principles of video camera and recorder operations and introduces students to film formats and

equipment as well as advanced lighting theory applications. Emphasis is placed on first assistant and operator responsibilities, terminology, lighting for effect, and color correction. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of camera terms and equipment, lighting theory and applications, and assist on studio and location shoots. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2413 Production and Set Management (3) This course will teach the basic fundamentals of screen directing, which includes script breakdown, scene blocking,

communication and with cast and crew, and the logistics of production. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2613 Assistant Directing (3) In this course, students will demonstrate the principles of organizing and managing the personnel of a film or video production.

Legal responsibilities, proper paperwork, associated software, and managerial skills will be covered in the class. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2622 Directing for the Screen (2) This course will teach the basic fundamentals of screen directing, which includes script breakdown, scene blocking,

communication with cast and crew, and the logistics of production. One lecture and two lab hours per week. 2711 Script Supervising (1) This course examines the role of the script supervisor in film production. Content emphasizes the importance of continuity for

productions, script timing, reporting, script breakdown, and other tools of the trade. One lecture hour per week.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (ACT) 1003 Introduction to Heating and Air Conditioning Technology. (3)

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills associated with all HVAC courses. Safety, basic tools, special tools, and equipment, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling topics are included. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. Note: CTE 1143 can be taken in lieu of ACT 1003.

1124 Basic Compression Refrigeration. (4) An introduction to the field of refrigeration and air conditioning. Emphasis is placed on principles of safety, thermodynamics

and heat transfer. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 1133 Brazing and Piping. (3) This course includes various tools and pipe connecting techniques. This course includes specialized tools and test equipment

required in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1214 Controls. (4) This course includes fundamentals of gas, fluid, electrical, and programmable controls. Two lecture and four lab hours per

week. 1313 Refrigeration Systems Components. (3) An in-depth study of the components and accessories of a sealed system including metering devices, evaporators, compressors

and condensers. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1713 Electricity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. (3) Basic knowledge of electricity, power distribution, components, solid state devices and electrical circuits. Two lecture and two

lab hours per week. 2324 Commercial Refrigeration. (4) A study of various commercial refrigeration systems. It includes installation, servicing and maintaining systems. Two lecture

and four lab hours per week. 2414 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration I. (4) This course includes residential air-conditioning including indoor air quality. This course includes modules on basic

maintenance, air quality equipment, troubleshooting cooling, and troubleshooting gas heating. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.


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2424 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration II. (4) Prerequisite: ACT 2414 This course includes a continuation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning I with modules related to introduction to

hydronic systems, troubleshooting heat pumps, and troubleshooting accessories. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 2433 Refrigerant, Retrofit and Regulations. (3) Regulations and standards for new retrofit and government regulations. Includes OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, local and

state codes. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2513 Heating Systems. (3) Various types of residential and commercial heating systems. Includes gas, oil, electric, compression and hydroponic heating

systems. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2624 Heat Load and Air Properties. (4) Introduction to heat load calculations for residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration

systems. Included are air distribution, duct sizing, selection of grills and registers, types of fans, air velocity and fan performance. An introduction is provided to air testing instruments and computer usage. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

291(1-3) Special Project in Heating and Air Conditioning Technology. (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in the courses. The instructor

works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Two to six lab hours per week.

292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Heating and Air Conditioning Technology. (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor A course which is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical

studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen hours internship.

Industrial Maintenance (IMM)

1132 Industrial Maintenance. (2) Blueprints, schematics, and plans used in industrial maintenance including instruction in nomenclature, different views, and

symbols and notations. One hour lecture and two hour lab. (May be taught as a 60 contact hour lab in open entry-open exit vocational programs.)

1935 Manufacturing Skills Basic (5) Manufacturing skills is the Initial course designed to provide the student with the basic skills needed to be successful in a high-

performance manufacturing environment. The course covers 5 major areas of knowledge that are considered critical for employment in a high-performance manufacturing company. The topics covered include: Basic Computer Literacy, Safety and CPR, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measurement, and an introduction to manufacturing improvement methods that covers Lean Manufacturing, Quick Changeover, 5S, Teamwork and Problem-solving. Two lecture and six lab hours per week.

Information Systems Technology (IST)

1124 IT Foundations. (4) This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components and interpersonal communications

for information technology (IT) professionals. Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, printers, safety and environmental issues, communication, and professional behavior. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

1134 Fundamentals of Data Communication. (4) This course presents basic concepts of telephony, local area networks, wide area networks, data transmission, and topology

methods. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 1143 Principles of Information Security. (3) This course is an introduction to various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course

provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1154 Web and Programming Concepts. (4) This course is an introduction to Web site development and programming logic. Students will gain hands-on experience in the


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development of computer programs. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a Web site. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

1163 Database and SQL Concepts. (3) This course is an introduction to the design and manipulation of relational databases. Emphasis is placed on creation,

manipulation, extraction, and display of data from existing databases. QBE and SQL are explored. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1224 Network Components. (4) Prerequisite: IST 1134 with grade of “C” or better or consent of the instructor. This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architectures, topologies, protocols,

and transport methods of a network. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1243 Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server. (3) This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Microsoft Windows Server network operating system.

Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1254 Network Administration using Linux (4)

This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Linux operating system. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, implementation, and administrative tasks of a functional server. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

1713 Java Programming Language (3)

This introduction to the Java programming language is to include sort, loops, arrays, and applets. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2224 Network Planning and Design. (4) Prerequisite: IST 1143 with grade of “C” or better or consent of the instructor. This course involves applying network concepts in planning and designing a functioning network. Emphasis is placed on

recognizing the need for a network, conducting and analysis, and designing a solution. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 2234 Network Implementation. (4) Prerequisite: IST 2224 with grade of “C” or better or consent of the instructor. This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation,

and maintenance of a network solution. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 291(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Information Systems Technology. (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and completion of

at least one semester of advanced coursework in Computer Networking Technology. This course is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with

industrial experience. Three to eighteen hours externship.

Instrumentation Technology (INT)

1214 Fluid Power. (4) This course introduces the student to basic hydraulic and pneumatic principles, laws, work devices, control devices and fluid

circuit diagrams. Emphasis is placed on development of fluid control circuits, electro-mechanical control of fluid power, and troubleshooting techniques. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2114 Control Systems I. (4) Prerequisite: EET 1123 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor. This is an introductory course to provide information on various instrumentation components and processes. Topics include

analyzing pressure processes, temperatures, flow and level. Three lecture and two lab hours per week. 2124 Control Systems II. (4) Prerequisite: INT 2114 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor. This course is a continuation of Control Systems I with special emphasis on application of applied skills along with new skills to

develop instrument process controls. The student will be given a process to develop the appropriate instruments, needed diagrams, utilizing various controlling processes and demonstrate loop troubleshooting techniques. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2134 Programmable Logic Controllers. (4) Prerequisite: ELT 1413, EET 1214 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor. A course to provide instruction and practice in the use of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) in modern industrial settings.

Includes instruction in the operating principles of PLC’s and practice in the programming, installation and maintenance of PLC’s. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

2213 Calibration and Measurement Principles. (3) Prerequisite: INT 2114 This course introduces the student to various terms related to measurement principles and calibration techniques. The topics


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also include the procedures and calibration of various instruments used in the industry. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Instrumentation Technology (MFT)

1113 Introduction to Automation and Controls. (3) Introduction to manufacturing; industrial technology with emphasis on safe work practices, manufacturing dynamics, use of test

equipment, and fundamentals of Instrumentation Technology. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1123 Electrical Wiring for Instrumentation Technology. (3) Basic electrical wiring for automation and controls including safety practices; installation and maintenance of raceways, conduit,

and fittings; and three-phase service entrances, metering devices, main panels, raceways or ducts, sub-panels, feeder circuits, and branch circuits according to electrical codes. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

291(1-3) Special Project in Instrumentation Technology. (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Instrumentation Technology

courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Two to six lab hours per week.

292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Instrumentation Technology. (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor A course which is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical

studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen hours internship per week.

Business and Marketing Management Technology (MMT)

1113 Principles of Marketing. (3) Study of principles and problems of marketing goods and methods of distribution from producer to consumer. Types, functions

and practices of wholesalers and retailers in the American marketing system and efficient techniques in the development and expansion of markets are included. Three lecture hours per week.

1123 Marketing Management. (3) Prerequisite: MMT 1113 A project-based course as a continuation of MMT 1113. Three lecture hours per week. 1313 Selling. (3) Basic principles and techniques of salesmanship and their practical application. Topics include basic tenets of psychology as

related to the selling field, motivating the customer to buy, closing a sale, how to lose a sale and still keep a good customer, and producing good customer relations and a good selling environment. Three lecture hour per week.

1323 Advertising. (3) The role of advertising and its effectiveness. Consumer and product research, advertising media and strategic planning, and

advertising construction. Three lecture hours per week. 1413 Merchandising Mathematics. (3) Study of the mathematical calculations involved in the merchandising process. Fundamental principles and operations in

buying, pricing and inventory control. Three lecture hours per week. 1713 Marketing Seminar I. (3) Develops leadership skills and human-relations skills necessary for success in the field of marketing management. Special

programs and activities will address topics directly related to marketing careers and career development. Emphasis will be placed on developing civic, social, and business responsibilities. Three lecture hours per week.

1721 Marketing Seminar II. (1) Develops leadership skills and human-relations skills necessary for success in the field of marketing management. Special

programs and activities will address topics directly related to marketing careers and career development. Emphasis will be placed on developing civic, social, and business responsibilities. One lecture hour per week.

1731 Marketing Seminar III. (1) Develops leadership skills and human-relations skills necessary for success in the field of marketing management. Special

programs and activities will address topics directly related to marketing careers and career development. Emphasis will be placed on developing civic, social, and business responsibilities. One lecture hour per week.

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The objective of this course is to present a straightforward, fundamental approach to managing a business firm. The steps in planning, organizing, leading and controlling a business concern are discussed. Emphasis is put on basic managerial decision-making activities with the use of case studies and experiential exercises as primary learning tools. Three lecture hours per week.

2323 Internet Marketing. (3) This course introduces the online application of marketing communications. Topics include basic website design, search engine

optimization, digital promotions, email and social media marketing, and opportunities and challenges associated with e-commerce activities. Three lecture hours per week.

2233 Human Resource Management. (3) Objectives, organization and functions of personnel programs. Emphasis is placed on selection and placement, job evaluation,

training, education, safety, health, employer-employee relationships and employee services. Three lecture hours per week. 2243 Marketing Case Studies. (3) The study of effective marketing management decision making through case study analysis. Three lecture hours per week. 2353 Digital Media Applications. (3) Design and deliver multimedia marketing presentation through the use of appropriate multimedia software and tools. Topics

include marketing design concepts and related marketing communication strategies. Three lecture hours per week. 2423 Retail Management. (3) Studying of retailing process including functions performed, principles governing effective operation, and managerial problems

resulting from current economic and social trends. Three lecture hours per week. 2513 Entrepreneurship. (3) A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the opportunities, processes, activities and disadvantage of

operating or owning a small business. Analysis of market opportunities and personal assessment of entrepreneur qualities, feasibility studies and basic management skills are the basic topics of discussion. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2623 Service Marketing. (3) This course provides a comprehensive understanding of services marketing with a focus on implementation of service strategies

across a variety of industries. Three lecture hours per week. 291(1-6) Internship in Marketing Management. (1-6) Direct application of concepts and theory of marketing management technology. Students will work in a marketing related

environment. Three to eighteen hours internship.

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

1112 Fundamentals of MLT; Phlebotomy. (2) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course includes an overview of the field of Medical Laboratory Technology, as well as familiarization with laboratory safety,

microscopes, glassware, and equipment. It also includes laboratory organization, medical ethics, and employment opportunities. Basic laboratory specimen collection techniques are introduced. One lecture and two lab hours per week.

1212 Urinalysis Body Fluids. (2) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course is an introduction to urinalysis and laboratory analysis of miscellaneous body fluids. It includes the basic principles

of routine and special urine tests and specimen examination through laboratory work. Theory and test profiles are also presented for miscellaneous body fluids with correlation to diseased states. One lecture and two lab hours per week.

1314 Hematology I. (4) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course is a study of the function of blood, morphology, and maturation of normal cells, blood cell counts, differentials of

white cells, and blood collection and handling. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 1324 Hematology II. (4) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course includes the study of abnormal cell morphology and diseases involving blood cells, test procedures used in laboratory

diagnosis of hematological disease, normal and abnormal hemostasis, and diagnostic procedures for evaluation of bleeding abnormalities and anticoagulant therapy. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

1413 Immunology/ Serology. (3) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course covers the science of immunology and serology through the study of theories and processes related to natural body

defenses. Included are basic antigen-antibody reactions, complement action, cellular response, humoral immune response, and the basic serological procedures used to aid in the detection of certain diseases. Throughout this course, special emphasis is placed on correlating laboratory results with the patient’s probable condition. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.


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1515 Clinical Chemistry. (5) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course is the study of human biochemistry as an aid in the diagnosis of disease processes. It includes chemistry procedures

performed on body fluids for aiding in diagnosis of disease processes. Three lecture and four lab hours per week. 2424 Immunohematology. (4) Prerequisite: MLT 1413 This course includes collection, processing, storage, and utilization of blood components. It also includes the study of

immunological principles and procedures for blood typing, cross matching, antibody detection, identification, and investigation of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

2523 Pathogenic Microbiology I. (3) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved Basic skills, principles, and techniques for the staining, culturing, isolation, and identification of parasites, viruses, and fungi of

medical importance are emphasized in this course. This course covers the morphology, physiology life cycles, and epidemiology of parasites with emphasis on human pathogenic parasites. Identification of the parasites, viruses, and fungi from human material is also included. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2614 Pathogenic Microbiology II. (4) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved Basic skills, principles, and techniques for the staining, culturing, isolation, and identification of microorganisms of medical

importance are emphasized in this course. Included are techniques used in determining the sensitivity of pathogenic bacteria to different antibiotic and other drugs. Two lecture and four lab hours per week.

2712 MLT Seminar. (2) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course represents a synthesis of previous didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences. It is designed to facilitate activities

incorporated in student and professional organizations and to allow students to select and present a case study. Four lab hours per week.

2724 Certification Fundamentals for MLT. (4) Prerequisite: Completion of all didactic Medical Laboratory Technology courses This course is an in-depth study and review of material covered in the MLT curriculum. It is designed to prepare student for the

national certifying exams. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 2944 Clinical Practicum I. (4) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course includes clinical practice and didactic instruction in a clinical affiliate and/or comparable simulated environment.

Areas covered are hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, urinalysis, microbiology, coagulation, and serology. Twelve clinical hours per week for each Clinical Practicum

2954 Clinical Practicum II. (4) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course includes clinical practice and didactic instruction in a clinical affiliate and/or comparable simulated environment.


2964 Clinical Practicum III. (4) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course includes clinical practice and didactic instruction in a clinical affiliate and/or comparable simulated environment.


2974 Clinical Practicum IV. (4) Prerequisite: Instructor Approved This course includes clinical practice and didactic instruction in a clinical affiliate and/or comparable simulated environment.


Medical Terminology (AHT)

1113 Medical Terminology. (3) This course is a study of medical terminology and abbreviations. There is emphasis on how medical terms are used

documenting and reporting patient care procedures. This will also highlight allied health care careers and the program requirements for each program as well as job opportunities. Three lecture hours per week.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (OTA)

1113 Foundations of Occupational Therapy. (3) Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course is an introduction to the field of occupational therapy including history, role orientation, professional

organizational structure, legal and ethical implications, legislation, specific practice arenas, and the process of service delivery. Three lecture hours per week.


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1121 Medical Terminology. (1) Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course is a study of medical language relating to body systems including diseases, physical conditions, abbreviations,

and symbols as applied to occupational therapy. Professional language for occupational therapy will be included. 1132 Therapeutic Anatomy. (2) This intake course will focus upon the structures of the human body and their respective functions. Emphasis will be placed

upon the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. 1213 Pathology of Psychiatric Conditions. (3) Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course provides a basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders encountered in occupation therapy practice. Emphasis is

on etiology, prognosis, and management of various psychiatric conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three lecture hours per week.

1223 Pathology of Physical Disability Conditions. (3) Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected diseases and conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice.

Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis and management of various pathological physical conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three lecture hours per week.

1234 Pathology of Developmental Conditions. (4) Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected diseases and conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice.

Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis and management of various pathological developmental conditions. The student will compare and contrast normal and abnormal developmental patterns. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Four lecture hours per week.

1242 Pathology of Orthopedic Conditions. (2) Prerequisite: OTA 1132, OTA 1315 This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected orthopedic conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice.

Emphasis is placed upon mechanisms of pathology and basic treatment approaches. The role and function of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) in the treatment process is also emphasized.

1315 Kinesiology. (5) Prerequisite: OTA 1132 This intake course studies individual muscles and muscle functions, biomechanical principles of joint motion, gait patterns,

normal movement patterns and goniometry. Four lecture and two lab hours per week. 1413 Therapeutic Media. (3) Prerequisites: OTA 1113 This manipulation course provides knowledge and use of tools, equipment and basic techniques of therapeutic media.

Emphasis is given to analyzation and instruction of activities frequently used as occupational therapy media in multiple community and clinical settings. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1423 Occupational Therapy Skills I. (3) Prerequisite: OTA 1113 This manipulative course provides fundamental knowledge of practice skills used with patients; clients across the life span and

with various diagnoses. Observation and documentation techniques will be introduced. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1433 Occupational Therapy Skills II. (3) Prerequisite: OTA 1423 This manipulation course provides intermediate practice skills used with patients; clients across the life span and with various

diagnoses. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1513 Group Process. (3) This manipulative course introduces theory and research findings explaining group dynamics. The course teaches the student

how to facilitate group effectiveness and the skills to apply that knowledge in practical situations. Methods and skills necessary to plan, write and lead an occupational therapy group will be taught. The course focuses on the importance of group activity intervention primarily with the psychiatric population. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1913 Fieldwork IA. (3) Prerequisite: OTA 1423 This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to observe and participate in clinical fieldwork. The student

will also begin to develop professional work habits. Students are expected to function as participant observers in the assigned clinical setting. One lecture and six clinical hours per week.

2443 Occupational Therapy Skills III. (3) Prerequisites: OTA 1423 This manipulative course provides intermediate practice skills used with patients; clients across the life span and with various

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2714 Concepts in Occupational Therapy. (4) Prerequisite: OTA 1223, OTA 1423, OTA 1242 This manipulative course studies occupational therapy treatment techniques for a variety of diagnoses while incorporating

theoretical concepts. Three lecture and two lab hours per week. 2813 Healthcare Systems. (3) This intake course is designed to examine the context of service delivery for occupational therapy. Various models of health

care, education, community, and social systems will be examined. 3 lecture hours per week. 2935 Fieldwork IB. (5) Prerequisite: OTA 1423 This application course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in clinical fieldwork.

The student will also begin to develop professional work habits. Students are expected to function as participant observers in the clinical setting. One lecture and twelve clinical hours per week.

2946 Fieldwork IIA. (6) Prerequisite: OTA 1213, OTA 1433, OTA 1913, OTA 2443, OTA 2714, OTA 2813, OTA 2935 This application course synthesizes previous didactic instruction and clinical experiences obtained in Fieldwork I. In Level 11A, the

student may encounter a variety of populations in a traditional or non-traditional based setting. Student will assume increasing responsibilities under supervision as appropriate for the setting. Eighteen clinical hours per week for eight weeks.

2956 Fieldwork IIB. (5) This application course synthesizes previous didactic instruction and clinical experiences obtained in Fieldwork I. In Level IIA,

the student may encounter a variety of populations in a traditional or non-traditional based setting. Student will assume increasing responsibilities under supervision as appropriate for the setting. Eighteen clinical hours per week for eight weeks.

2961 Occupational Therapy Transitions I. (1) Prerequisites: Three semesters of OTA course work This course provides information and guidance to the student for their transitional process of becoming an Occupational Therapy

Practitioner. This course will encompass a variety of professional skills and concepts. In addition, vital life skills will be discussed. One lecture hour per week.

2971 Occupational Therapy Transitions II. (1) Prerequisite: OTA 2961 This course provides final preparation to the student for the transitional process of becoming an Occupational Therapy

Practitioner. One lecture hour per week.

Physical Therapist Assistant Technology (PTA)

1101 Survey of Physical Therapy. (1) This course introduces the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in the health care system, and the purpose, philosophy, and

history of the profession and the American Physical Therapy Association. One lecture hour per week. 1111 Health Care Experience I. (1) This course is designed to provide the student with observation of physical therapy activities. The student has the opportunity

to gain knowledge of the health care delivery system and physical therapy’s place within that system. Practicum is offered as an optional course at the discretion of the advisor. It may be taken independently or in conjunction with PTA Practicum I (PTA 1132) and PTA Practicum II (PTA 1143). In addition to the three hours weekly in the clinic, the student reports in conference or on individual basis.

1123 Fundamental Concepts of Physical Therapy. (3) This course in an introduction to the field of physical therapy including role orientation, professional organization structure, legal

and ethical implications, and legislation. Historical patterns in the development of the profession will be explored and medical terminology introduced. Basic safety and OSHA requirements for blood borne pathogens will be discussed. Three lecture hours per week.

1132 Practicum I. (2) This course is designed to provide the student with observation time with participation in selected physical therapy activities.

Practicum is offered as an optional course at the discretion of the advisor. It may be taken independently or in conjunction with Health Care Experience I (PTA 1111) and PTA Practicum II (PTA 1143). In addition to the six hours weekly in the clinic, the student reports in conference or on individual basis.

1143 Practicum II. (3) This course is designed to provide the student with extended observation time with participation in selected physical therapy

and; or related activities. Practicum is offered as an optional course at the discretion of the advisor. It may be taken independently or in conjunction with Health Care Experience I (PTA 1111) and PTA Practicum I (PTA 1132). In addition to the nine hours weekly in the clinic, the student reports in conference or on individual basis.


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1151 Health Care Experience II. (1) This course is designed to provide the student with extended observational time with limited participation in physical therapy

activities. The student has the opportunity to gain knowledge of the health care delivery system and physical therapy’s place within that system. Practicum is offered as an optional course at the discretion of the advisor. In addition to the three hours weekly in the clinic, the student reports in conference or on individual basis.

1213 Fundamental Skills for Physical Therapist Assistants. (3) Prerequisite: PTA 1123 Corequisite: PTA 1315, PTA 2233 This course provides a knowledge of topics utilized in the practice of physical therapy. Topics covered include patient

positioning and transfers, body mechanics, gait training, use of ambulatory devices, aseptic techniques, dressing and bandaging, and handling the patient with special needs. Massage, documentation, first aid, and emergency techniques are also covered. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1224 Therapeutic Modalities (4) Prerequisites: BIO 1513, BIO 1511, BIO 1523, BIO 1521, ENG 1113, MAT 1313, SPT 1113,PTA 1123,

PTA 2233, PTA 1315, PTA 1213 Introduction to the theory and practical application of hydrotherapy, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, light therapy, and

mechanotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on the technique of application, indications, and contraindications of modalities. Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

1315 Kinesiology. (5) Prerequisite: PTA 1123, BIO 1513, BIO 1511, or BIO 1514 Corequisite: PTA 1213, PTA 2233, BIO 1523, BIO

1521, BIO 1524 This course studies individual muscles and muscle functions, biomechanical principles of joint motion, gait analysis, goniometry,

and postural assessment. Four lecture and two lab hours per week. 1325 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation I. (5) Prerequisites: BIO 1513, BIO 1511, BIO 1523, BIO 1521, ENG 1113, MAT 1313, SPT

1113, PTA 1123, PTA 1213,PTA 2413, PTA 1224, PTA 1315, PTA 2233 Corequisites: PTA 2335, PTA 2513, PTA 2111 This course provides an overview of the biochemical and neurophysiological basis and application of various therapeutic

exercises. The basics of therapeutic exercises are correlated with specific conditions. Manual muscle testing is introduced. This course focuses on rehabilitation techniques in the treatment of a variety of selected conditions. Specialized exercise procedures are emphasized. Four lecture and two lab hours per week.

2111 Clinical Skills. (1) Prerequisites: BIO 1513, BIO 1511, BIO 1523, BIO 1521, ENG 1113, MAT 1313, SPT 1113, PTA 1123, PTA 1213,

PTA 1315, PTA 1224, PTA 2233, PTA 2413. Corequisites: PTA 1325, PTA 2335, PTA 2513 This course emphasizes practice application of skills learned in prior class instruction together with skills being learned in

therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. In this course, synthesis of all therapeutic skills will be emphasized as well as sharpening critical thinking skills. Students will be given physical therapy evaluations and plans of care to implement as a treatment plan and will be required to suggest modifications in the plan of care. Two laboratory hours per week.

2233 Electrotherapy. (3) Prerequisites: PTA 1123, Corequisites: PTA 1213, PTA 1224, PTA 1315 This course emphasizes theory and practical application of electrotherapy and other therapeutic procedures and discusses pain

theories and pain control. Indications and contraindications of modalities are discussed. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2335 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation II. (5) Prerequisites: BIO 1513, BIO 1511, BIO 1523, BIO 1521, ENG 1113, MAT 1313, SPT

1113, PTA 1123, PTA 1213, PTA 1224, PTA 1315, PTA 2413, PTA 2233 Corequisites: PTA 1325, PTA 2111, PTA 2513 This course presents theory, principles, and techniques of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation for primarily neurological

conditions. Methods of functional, motor, and sensory assessment and intervention techniques are introduced. Principles of prosthetics and orthotics, wheelchair prescription, functional training and other techniques are covered. Four lecture and two lab hours per week.

2413 Clinical Education I. (4) Prerequisites: BIO 1513, BIO 1511, BIO 1523, BIO 1521, ENG 1113, MAT 1313, SPT 1113, PTA 1123, PTA

1213, PTA 1224, PTA 2233, PTA 1315 This course provides supervised clinical experiences in demonstrating the attributes and applying the skills for which students

have been deemed competent for the clinical setting. Forty clinical hours per week for three weeks. 2425 Clinical Education II. (5) Prerequisites: PTA 1123, PTA 1213, PTA 1315, PTA 1224,PTA 2413, PTA 2111, PTA 1325, PTA 2233, PTA

2335, PTA 2513 Corequisite: PTA 2523 This is the first of three culminating clinical education experiences (identified in a Normative Model of PTA Education as the first

full time clinical experience) which provides supervised clinical experiences in demonstrating the attributes and applying the skills which prepare students for entry into the Physical Therapy profession. Forty clinical hours per week for five weeks.

2435 Clinical Education III. (5) Prerequisites: PTA 1123, PTA 1213, PTA 1315, PTA 1224, PTA 2413, PTA 2111, PTA 1325, PTA 2233,

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demonstrating the attributes and applying the skills which prepare students for entry into the Physical Therapy profession. Forty clinical hours per week for five weeks.

2445 Clinical Education IV. (5) Prerequisites: PTA 1123, PTA 1213, PTA 1315, PTA 1224, PTA 2413, PTA 2111, PTA 1325, PTA 2233,

PTA 2335, PTA 2513, PTA 2425, PTA 2435 Corequisite: PTA 2523 This is the third of three culminating clinical education experiences (identified in a Normative Model of PTA Education as the last

full time clinical experience) which provides supervised clinical experiences in demonstrating the attributes and applying the skills which prepare students for entry into the Physical Therapy profession. Forty clinical hours per week for five weeks.

2513 Medical Conditions and Related Pathology. (3) Prerequisites: BIO 1513, BIO 1511, BIO 1523, BIO 1521, ENG 1113, MAT 1313,

SPT 1113, PTA 1123, PTA 1315, PTA 1213, PTA 2413, PTA 1224, PTA 2233 Corequisites: PTA 2335, PTA 1325, PTA 2111 This course provides a basic knowledge of selected diseases and conditions encountered in physical therapy practice. Emphasis

is on etiology, pathology, and clinical picture of diseases studied. Various physical therapy procedures for each disability are discussed. Three lecture hours per week.

2523 Physical Therapy Seminar. (3) Prerequisite: PTA 1123, PTA 1213, PTA 1315, PTA 2233, PTA 1224, PTA 2413, PTA 2111, PTA 1325,

PTA 2335, PTA 2513 This course represents a synthesis of previous didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students are directed to explore a

topic or area of interest in physical therapy practice. Preparation for the licensing examination as well as the recognition of the importance of continued professional and personal growth are included. Employability skills after graduation are covered.. Fifty lecture hours per semester.

Pipefitter/Steamfitter (PPV)

1823 Steel Shipbuilding and Marine Construction. (3)

This course is designed to give students experience in structure of a ship and abbreviation of parts and sections of ships. Also, various types of piping systems, including both building and marine pipefitting systems.

Practical Nursing (PNV)

1213 Body Structure and Function. (3) This course is a study of body structure and function essential to safe and effective nursing care. Each system of the body is

covered with applications to nursing. (3 sch: 3 hr. lecture) 1426 Fundamentals of Nursing Theory. (6) This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to care for the individual in wellness and illness

and is applicable across the life span. (6 sch: 6 hr. lecture) 1437 Fundamentals of Nursing Lab/Clinical. (7) This course provides demonstration and supervised practice of the fundamental skills related to practical nursing. (7 sch: 10 hr.

lab, 6 hr. clinical) 1443 Nursing Fundamentals and Clinical. (13) This course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills necessary to care for the individual in wellness and illness and is

applicable across the life span, as well as demonstration and supervised practice of the fundamental skills related to practical nursing. (13 sch: 6 hr. lecture, 10 hr. lab, 6 hr. clinical) (Total instructional hours for the course: 90 hr. lecture, 150 hr. lab, 90 hr. clinical).

1524 IV Therapy and Pharmacology. (4) Prerequisites: All first semester Practical Nursing courses This course provides the student with principles of IV therapy and pharmacology. Principles covered in the course include the

administration of medication, administration of IV fluids, and administration of IV medications included in the scope of practice for the practical nurse. The role of IV therapy included in this course is in accordance with the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and Administrative Code. (4 sch: 3 hr. lecture, 2 hr. lab)

1614 Medical/Surgical Nursing Theory. (4) This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for the adult client

experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in selected body systems. Pharmacological and nutritional therapy considerations for various disorders are included. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Alterations in Adult Health Theory (PNV 1634). (4 sch: 4 hr. lecture)

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This course includes clinical experiences for application of nursing theory and skills for safe, effective care of the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in all body systems. (2 sch: 6 hr. clinical)

1634 Alterations in Adult Health Theory. (4) This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for the adult client

experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in selected body systems. Pharmacological and nutritional therapy considerations for various disorders are included. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Medical/Surgical Nursing Theory (PNV 1614). (4 sch: 4 hr. lecture)

1642 Alterations in Adult Health Clinical. (2) This course includes clinical experiences for application of nursing theory and skills for safe, effective care of the adult client

experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in all body systems. (2 sch: 6 hr. clinical) 1682 Adult Health Nursing Concepts and Clinical. (12) Prerequisites: All first semester Practical Nursing courses This course is designed to provide the student with the basic theory and clinical experiences needed to provide safe, effective

care to the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in all body systems and the basic knowledge to care for these clients. (16 sch: 8 hr. lecture, 12 hr. clinical) (Total instructional hours for the course: 120 hr. lecture, 180 hr. clinical)

1714 Maternal-Child Nursing. (4) This course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills to promote and/or provide safe and effective care for clients and

families during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods as well as infancy through adolescence. (4 sch: 3.7 hr. lecture, 1 hr. clinical)

1728 Specialty Areas in Nursing. (8) Prerequisites: All first semester Practical Nursing courses This course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills to promote and/or provide safe and effective care for clients and

families during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods as well as infancy through adolescence. It also provides the basic knowledge and skills to assist in the promotion of the emotional, mental, and social well-being of the client and family experiencing a mental health alteration. (8 sch: Total instructional hours for the course: 110 hr. lecture, 30 clinical)

1814 Mental Health Nursing. (4) This course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills to assist in the promotion of the emotional, mental, and social

well-being of the client and family experiencing a mental health alteration. (4 sch: 3.7 hr. lecture, 1 hr. clinical) 1914 Nursing Transition. (4) Prerequisite: Must be taken the last semester of the program This course prepares the student for role transition from student to practical nurse and prepares the student for the National

Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). (4 sch: 3 hr. lecture, 3 hr. clinical)

Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology (MST)

1115 Power Machinery I. (5) A course in the operation of power machinery. Includes instruction and practice in the operation of lathes, drill presses and

vertical mills. Two lecture and six lab hours per week. 1125 Power Machinery II. (5) Prerequisite: MST 1115 or consent of the instructor. A continuation of Power Machinery I with emphasis on more advanced applications of lathes, mills and precision grinders. Two

lecture and six lab hours per week. 1313 Machine Tool Mathematics. (3) An applied mathematics course designed for machinists. Includes instruction and practice in algebraic and trigonometric

operations essential for successful machining. Two hours lecture and two hours per week. 1413 Blueprint Reading. (3) A course in blueprint reading designed for machinists. Includes instruction and practice in reading and applying industrial

blueprints. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. 1423 Advanced Blueprint Reading. (3) Prerequisite: MST 1413 or consent of the instructor. A continuation of Blueprint Reading with emphasis on advanced feature of technical prints. Includes instruction on the

identification of various projections and views and on different assembly components. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1613 Precision Layout. (3) An introduction to the concepts and practice of precision layout for machining operations. Includes instruction and practice in

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2134 Power Machinery III. (4) Prerequisite: MST 1125 or consent of the instructor. A continuation of the Power Machinery II course with emphasis on advanced applications of the engine lathe, milling and grinding

machine. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 2144 Power Machinery IV. (4) Prerequisite: MST 2134 or consent of the instructor. A continuation of Power Machinery III with emphasis on highly advanced operations on the radial arm drill, milling machine,

engine lathe and precision grinder. Two lecture and four lab hours per week. 2713 Computer Numerical Control Operations I. (3) An introduction to the application of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques

and practices. Includes instruction and practice related to the use of the Cartesian coordinate system, programming codes and command and tooling requirements for CNC; CAM machines. One lecture and four lab hours per week.

2725 Computer Numerical Control Operations II. (5) Prerequisite: MST 2713 or consent of the instructor. A continuation of Computer Numerical Control Operations I. Includes instruction in writing and editing CNC programs, machine

setup and operation and use of CAM equipment to program and operate CNC machines (CNC lathes, CNC mills, CNC machine centers and wire EDM). One lecture and four lab hours per week.

2812 Metallurgy. (2) An introduction to the concepts of metallurgy. Includes instruction and practice in metal identification, heat treatment and

hardness testing. One lecture and two lab hours per week. 291(1-3) Special Problem in Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology. (1-3) Prerequisite: Minimum of twelve scheduled

Machining Technology related courses A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Machine Tool

Operation; Machine Shop courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. One to three lecture hours and two to six lab hours per week.

292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology. (1-6) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

and completion of at least one semester of advanced course work in Machine Tool Technology This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies

with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen hours internship.

Radiologic Technology (RGT)

1115 Clinical Education I. (5) Prerequisites: CPR-Health Care Provider must be completed before Clinical I experience begins. This course includes clinical practice and instruction in a clinical affiliate. Areas included are patient care and management,

radiation protection, operation of equipment, and radiologic procedures. Sixteen clinical hours per week. 1125 Clinical Education II. (5) This course involves clinical practice and instruction in a clinical affiliate. Areas included are patient care and management,

radiation protection, operation of equipment, and radiologic procedures. Sixteen clinical hours per week. 1139 Clinical Education III. (9) This course is a clinical practice and instruction in a clinical affiliate. Areas included are patient care and management, radiation

protection, operation of equipment, and radiologic procedures. Twenty-seven clinical hours per week. 1213 Fundamentals of Radiography. (3) This course is an introduction to Radiologic Technology including professional, department, and historical aspects. Included are

terminology, medical ethics, and fundamental legal responsibilities. Three lecture hours per week. 1223 Patient Care and Radiography. (3) This course will provide the student with the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and

psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures will be described, as well as infection control procedures utilizing standard precautions. The role of the radiographer in patient education will be identified. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1312 Principles of Radiation Protection. (2) This course is designed to present an overview of the principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of the

radiographer for patients, personnel, and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and health care organizations are incorporated. Two lecture hours per week.


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1323 Principles of Exposure and Imaging. (3) This course is a study of the principles involving manipulation of factors controlling and influencing exposure and radiographic

quality. Included are the prime factors of radiographic exposure, beam limiting devices, filtration, production and control of scatter and secondary radiation, exposure systems, technical conversions, and problem solving. This course presents an introduction to film processing including darkroom design and equipment. Included are chemistry of developing solutions, procedures of general maintenance, quality control, and silver recovery methods. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1333 Digital Imaging Acquisition and Display. (3) Prerequisites: RGT 1323 This course is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles, and operation of digital imaging systems found

in diagnostic radiology. Included are factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval. In addition, principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are introduced along with guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system to assist students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1513 Radiographic Procedures I. (3) Pre; Corequisite: BIO 1513, BIO 1511, or BIO 1514 This course includes terminology, principles, and procedures involved in routing radiographic positioning for demonstration of the

chest, abdomen, upper extremities and digestive system. Included is a review of radiographic anatomy on each procedure. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1523 Radiographic Procedures II. (3) Prerequisites: RGT 1513 This course includes principles and procedures involved in the radiographic positioning of the spinal column, pelvic girdle, lower

extremities, bony thorax, and mobile and trauma radiography procedures. Included is a review of radiographic anatomy on each procedure. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1613 Physics of Imaging Equipment. (3) Prerequisites: RGT 1413 This course is designed to establish a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment

requirements and design. The content will also provide a basic knowledge of quality control. Computer applications in the radiologic sciences related to image capture, display, storage and distribution are presented. Three lecture hours per week.

2132 Ethical and Legal Responsibilities. (2) Prerequisites: RGT 1213 Legal terminology, concepts, and principles will be presented in this course. Topics include misconduct, malpractice, legal and

professional standards, and the ASRT scope of practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized. This course will prepare students to better understand their patient, the patient’s family, and professional peers through comparison of diverse populations based on their value systems, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socio-economic influences, health risks, and life stages. Two lecture hours per week.

2147 Clinical Education IV. (7) Prerequisites: RGT 1115, RGT 1125, RGT 1139 This course is a clinical practice and instruction in a clinical affiliate. Areas included are patient care and management, radiation

protection, operation of equipment, and radiologic procedures. Twenty-one clinical hours per week. 2157 Clinical Education V. (7) Prerequisites: RGT 1115, RGT 1125, RGT 1139 This course is a clinical practice and instruction in a clinical affiliate. Areas included are patient care and management, radiation

protection, operation of equipment, and radiologic procedures. Twenty-one clinical hours per week. 2532 Radiographic Procedures III. (2) Prerequisites: RGT 1523 This course includes principles and procedures involved in radiographic positioning of the entire cranium, facial bones, and

reproductive systems. Included is a review of radiographic anatomy on each procedure. One lecture and two lab hours per week.

2542 Radiographic Procedures IV. (2) Prerequisites: RGT 2532 This course is a study of special radiographic procedures which utilize sterile techniques and; or specialized equipment. It also

includes basic concepts of pharmacology. One lecture and two lab hours per week. 2911 Radiation Biology. (1) Prerequisites: RGT 1312 This course is a study of the biological effects of radiation upon living matter. It includes genetic and somatic effects,

instrumentation for detection, and measurement and calculation of dosage. One lecture hour per week. 2921 Radiographic Pathology. (1) Prerequisites: RGT 1513, RGT 1523 This course is designed to introduce theories of disease causation and the pathophysiologic responses, clinical manifestations,

radiographic appearance, and management of alteration in body systems will be presented. One lecture hour per week. 2933 Certification Fundamentals. (3) Prerequisites: RGT 1513, RGT 1523, RGT 1223, RGT 1312, RGT 1413, RGT 1423, RGT 1613


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This course is designed to correlate scientific components of radiography to entry level knowledge required by the profession. Three lecture hours per week.

Related Studies Mathematics (VOM)

1103 Related Studies Mathematics. (3 non-transferable) This course is designed to provide the fundamental mathematical skills necessary for successful completion of the vocational-

technical program in which the student is enrolled. Individualized computer assisted instruction is given in basic mathematical skills identified through diagnostic testing. Three laboratory hours per week.

Related Studies Reading (VOR)

1103 Related Studies Reading I. (3 non-transferable) Prerequisite: A score of 16 on the Reading portion of the Enhanced ACT or REA

0123 with a grade of “C” or better. This course is designed to provide the fundamental skills necessary for successful completion of the vocational-technical program

in which the student is enrolled. Instruction is computer based with supplemental methods used as necessary. Each student follows an individualized plan of study as identified through diagnostic testing. Three laboratory hours per week.

Respiratory Care Technology (RCT)

1214 Respiratory Care Science. (4) Prerequisites: This course is designed to introduce the student respiratory care practitioner to fundamental elements important to the delivery

of health care in a safe, efficient and professional manner. Four lecture hours per week. 1223 Patient Assessment and Planning. (3) This course is a fundamental approach to subjective and objective evaluation, assessment and care plan formation for the

individual needs of the patient. It is an introduction to cardiopulmonary diseases including etiology, pathophysiology, complications, occurrences, clinical manifestations, treatment and prevention. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

1313 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology. (3) This course is a study of cardiopulmonary physiology in relation to the practice of respiratory care. Three lecture hours per

week. 1322 Pulmonary Function Testing. (2) This course is an introduction to pulmonary function technique and testing equipment with patient data evaluation and

recommendation based on pulmonary function results. One lecture and two laboratory hours per week. 1416 Respiratory Care Technology I. (6) Prerequisites: A score of 16 on the Reading portion of the Enhanced ACT or REA 0123 with a

grade of “C” or better. This course is a study of respiratory treatments and equipment design and operation related to non-critical care procedures.

Two lecture and eight laboratory hours per week. 1424 Respiratory Care Technology II. (4) Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in RCT 1416 This course is a continuation of Respiratory Care Technology I. It is a study of the management of respiratory failure including:

mechanical ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and homecare. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. 1514 Clinical Practice I. (4) Patient assessment, performance of respiratory care procedures, and care plan formation are practiced in the hospital

environment. A procedural guide is utilized to evaluate stationed competencies and performance of respiratory care procedures. Twelve clinical hours.

1522 Clinical Practice II. (2) Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in RCT 1514 This course is a continuation of Clinical Practice I. Students rotate through various respiratory care sub-specialty areas for

evaluation of competency and performance of respiratory care procedures. Six clinical hours. 1613 Respiratory Care Pharmacology. (3) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in RCT 1313 and RCT 1214 This course is designed to introduce the student to the pharmacology related to cardiopulmonary disorders. Three lecture

hours per week. 2333 Cardiopulmonary Pathology. (3) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in RCT 1313 This course is a study of the cardiopulmonary pathophysiology. It includes etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostics and

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studies and; or clinical simulations which will be utilized to enforce learning and evaluate progress. Three lecture hours per week.

2433 Respiratory Care Technology III. (3) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in RCT 1424 This is an advanced study of respiratory care in the critical care setting. Topics include non-conventional modes of mechanical

ventilation, hemodynamics, special procedures, and advanced cardiac life support. Two lecture and one lab hour per week. 2534 Clinical Practice III. (2) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in RCT 1522 and Consent of instructor. This course is a continuation of Clinical Practice I and II. Students will rotate through various clinical areas for evaluation of

competency, performance and/or observation of respiratory car procedures. Twelve clinical hours. 2545 Clinical Practice IV. (5) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better, RCT 1522 This course is a continuation of Clinical Practice III. Students will rotate through respiratory care areas. A procedural guide is

utilized to evaluate student competency and performance. Fifteen clinical hours per week. 2613 Neonatal; Pediatrics Management. (3) This course is a study of fetal development and the transition to extrauterine environment. It includes the most common

cardiopulmonary disorders, neonatal and pediatric disease process and the modes of treatment. Three lecture hours per week. 2713 Respiratory Care Seminar. (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course is designed to integrate the essential elements of respiratory care practice through the use of care plans, case studies

and clinical simulations in a laboratory environment. Students develop an analytical approach to problem solving. Critical thinking is emphasized. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Resources, Skills & Technical (RST)

1313 Smart Start Course. (3)

Students entering the Smart Start Pathway under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act will be placed in this course. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills need for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys assessments in Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Applied Mathematics, which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.

Smart Start Pathway (SSP)

1003 Smart Start. (3)

Students will learn about their interests, talents, and skills in how they will determine their occupations. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys which allows employers to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables workers to demonstrate they have these skills. Students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness. Students will also learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers.

Surgical Technology (SUT)

1113 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology. (3) Prerequisite: CPR-C Certification. Corequisites: All SUT 1st semester courses.

This is a basic introductory course including hospital and surgical suite organization and environment, history, legal responsibilities, terminology, interpersonal relationships, and biological sciences. Three lecture hours per week.

1217 Principles of Surgical Techniques. (7) Prerequisite: CPR-C Certification. Corequisites: All SUT 1st semester courses.

This course is a comprehensive study of aseptic technique, safe patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and surgical techniques. Three hours lecture and eight lab hours per week.

1222 Medical Terminology. (2) Corequisites: All SUT 1st semester courses.

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patient, and multiple surgical specialties and procedures. Two lecture hours per week. 1314 Surgical Anatomy. (4) Prerequisite: CPR-C Certification. Corequisites: All SUT 1st semester courses.

Emphasis is placed on structure and function of the human body as related to surgery, as well as application of the principle of surgical anatomy to participation in clinical experience. Four lecture hours per week.

1412 Surgical Microbiology. (2) Prerequisite: CPR-C Certification. Corequisites: All SUT 1st semester courses.

This is an introduction to pathogenic microorganisms related to surgery and their effect on wound healing and infection. It includes principles of sterilization and disinfection. Two lecture hours per week.

1518 Basic and Related Surgical Procedures. (8) Prerequisite: CPR-C Certification, all SUT 1st semester courses. This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, surgical techniques, and safe patient care in

general surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, genitourinary, and minimally invasive endoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries. It requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments. Four lecture and twelve clinical hours per week.

1528 Specialized Surgical Procedures. (8) Prerequisite: CPR-C Certification, all SUT 1st and 2nd semester courses. Corequisties: SUT

1538 and SUT 1703. This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, techniques and safe patient care in surgical

specialty areas of ear, nose, and throat; ophthalmology; plastic; oral and maxillofacial, and orthopedics. This course requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments. Four lecture and twelve clinical hours per week.

1538 Advanced Surgical Procedures. (8) Prerequisite: CPR-C Certification, all SUT 1st and 2nd semester courses. Corequisties: SUT

1528 and SUT 1703. This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, and techniques in surgical specialty areas of

thoracic and pulmonary surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, trauma surgery, neurosurgery, techniques, and safe patient care in surgical specialty areas. This course requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments, and a comprehensive final examination. Four lecture and twelve clinical hours per week.

1703 Certification and Role Transition (3) All SUT 1st and 2nd semester courses. Corequisties: SUT 1528 and SUT 1703. An in-depth study of the role of the surgical technologist and review for the certification examination. The course examines

liability and legal issues of practice, adapting critical thinking skills to a variety of practice settings, effective team and professional behaviors, continuing education and ethical issues. Practice on computer simulations is required. Prepares the students to sit for the National Certification Surgical Technologist Exam.

Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology (ANT)

1113 Introduction to Aviation (3) The development of aviation from early attempts of flight to space travel, including career opportunities in the aviation industry.

This course includes a brief survey of the National Airspace System, the airport environment, and the air traffic control environment. Three lecture hours per week.

1123 Aviation Systems (3) This course is a study of the structure of the aviation system and its functions, including familiarity with the language of air traffic

control, the operating principles of navigational equipment, and the federal rules affective the movement of aircraft. Three lecture hours per week.

1213 Private Pilot Ground I (3) This course includes principles of flight; the flight environment; aircraft systems; and, performance. Three lecture hours per week. 1313 Airport Management & Operations (3) Examines the administration of public airports and their relationship with airlines, fixed-based operators, and the FAA. Federal

airport standards for security, fuel handling and storage, noise abatement, bird control, clear zones, lighting, and federal and state financial aid programs to airports for improvements and upgrades. Three lecture hours per week.

1513 Aviation Security (3) This course is a study of the security framework of commercial airports including familiarity with the process of balancing security

needs with economic needs of an airport. Provides a broader view of aviation security beyond the airport. Three lecture hours per week.

2113 Applied Meteorology (3) Basic weather theory and information services available, including how to interpret various reports and forecasts provided by the

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2613 Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems (3) Orientation and familiarization with Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) simulator software and hardware systems to include basic

flight maneuvers and flight dynamics; practical application of pilot skills of UAS micro-light aircraft including aircraft setup, tuning, troubleshooting, and testing. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2623 Intermediate Flight Skill Development (3) Orientation and familiarization with full-scale aircraft simulation software and hardware systems.; intermediate flight skills

training to include aircraft preflight and systems check, recovery from unusual altitudes, and flight dynamics of heavily-loaded, high performance aircraft; practical application in external flight training of basic and advance UAS aircraft. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2633 Advanced Flight Skill Development (3) Advanced UAS systems overview including, video and data link operation; introduction to First Person View (FPV) in basic and

advanced UAS aircraft; launch/recovery techniques and UASA operations in airport environment. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2643 Autonomous Systems (3) Introduction of autonomous systems theory including UAS autopilot operation, setup, tuning, and troubleshooting; practical

application of UAS mission planning and aircraft flight testing including launch/recovery, flight following, situational awareness, Crew Resource Management, risk awareness and emergency procedures. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2713 Fixed Wing Airframe Setup & Maintenance (3) Airframe construction and repair techniques, aircraft tuning, weight/balance considerations; installation of data link, sensors, and

autopilot systems. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2723 Rotary Airframe Setup & Maintenance (3) Emphasis on rotary airframe construction and repair techniques, aircraft tuning, and weight/balance considerations; installation

of data link, sensors, and autopilot systems. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2813 Commercial Applications I (3) Commercial applications of UAS technology within the agricultural, surveying, and film and videography industries. Two lecture

and two lab hours per week. 2823 Commercial Application II (3) Commercial application of UAS technology including: aerial photography, film, and videography; structural inspections; law

enforcement; search and rescue (SAR); sports video; and, real estate marketing. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2833 Aerial Camera Operations (3) This course covers the proper set up and operation of specialized camera equipment used on aerial platforms for film and video

use. Emphasis will be placed on camera operation, shot composition, and proper maneuvering of UAV equipment. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

2843 Operations and Procedures (3) This course provides an understanding of the operation of Unmanned Aerial System activities. The student will achieve a

working knowledge of various components of the facilities in use, the phraseologies and communications, the command and control interactions, and operational procedures and rules including FAA regulations. Three lecture hours per week.

291(1-6) Special Problems in Aviation Technology (1-6) This course provides students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Aviation Technology courses.

The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Two to twelve lab hours per week.

292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience (1-6) This course provides an internship opportunity in area of specialization. Supervised work in government or industry to gain

experience in the aviation fields. Three to eightteen hours of clinical or internship work.

Utility Lineman Technology (ULT)

1133 Safety for Line Workers. (3) This course is designed to provide fundamental safety rules and procedures needed in performing basic line worker skills. Two

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1143 AC and DC Circuits for Utility Line Worker Technology. (3) Prerequisites: ULT 1192 or ELT 1192 with a grade of “C” or better in

the course OR by instructor consent. Principles and theories associated with AC and DC circuits used in the electrical trades. Includes the study of electrical circuits,

laws and formulas, and the use of test equipment to analyze AC and DC circuits. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1192 Fundamentals of Electricity for Line Workers. (2) Fundamental skills associated with all electrical courses. Safety, basic tools, special tools, equipment, and introduction to AC and

DC circuits. One lecture and two lab hours per week. 1213 Electric Power. (3) Prerequisites: ULT 1192 or ELT 1192 with a grade of “C” or better in the course OR by instructor consent. Electrical motors and their installation. Instruction and practice in using the different types of motors, protection devices,

transformers, and alternators found in utility transmission. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1223 Transformer Operation and Banking. (3) Prerequisites: ULT 1192 or ELT 1192 with a grade of “C” or better in the course AND

ULT 1143 or ELT 1144 with a grade of “C” or better in the course AND ULT 1213 with a grade of “C” or better in the course OR by instructor consent.

This course is designed to cover basic single phase operations and Delta and “Wye” Transformer Banks including hookups for 120; 208 – 208-480—120; 240—277; 480. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1324 Truck Driving for Line Workers. (4) Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor This course is designed to provide a line worker with fundamental skills needed to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s

License) with air brake endorsement. One lecture and six lab hours per week. 1333 Basic Utility Equipment Operation. (3) This course is designed to prepare students in the basic operation of line worker equipment. Two lecture and two lab hours per

week. 1413 Pole Climbing. (3) Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor This course is designed to provide a line worker with fundamental skills needed to perform basic pole climbing. One lecture and

four lab hours per week. 1523 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). (3) This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic fundamentals and safety requirements as set forth in the National

Electric Safety Code for the power line industry. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 1623 Line Worker Computer Fundamentals. (3) This course is designed to introduce students to basic computer skills. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. 2133 Overhead Construction. (3) Prerequisite: ULT 1213 or permission of instructor. This course is designed to provide further fundamental training in the field of electric line work dealing with the overhead line

construction. One lecture and four lab hours per week. 2143 Underground Construction. (3) Prerequisite: ULT 1213 or permission of instructor. This course is designed to provide further fundamental training in the field of electric line work dealing with the overhead to the

underground line construction. One lecture and four lab hours per week. 2233 System Design and Operation. (3) Prerequisite; Corequisites: ULT 1413 with a grade of “C” or better in the course AND ULT 2133

with a grade of “C” or better in the course AND ULT 2143 with a grade of “C” or better in the course OR by instructor consent. This is a course includes operation basics for protection of the electrical system overhead, underground, and substation. One

lecture and four lab hours per week. 2244 Working in Elevated Work Sites. (4) Prerequisite; Corequisites: ULT 1413 with a grade of “C” or better in the course AND ULT

2133 with a grade of “C” or better in the course AND ULT 2143 with a grade of “C” or better in the course OR by instructor consent.

This course is designed to provide a line worker with fundamental skills needed to perform basic pole climbing. One lecture and six lab hours per week.

2333 Advanced Utility Equipment Operation. (3) Prerequisite; Corequisites: ULT 1333 with a grade of “C” or better in the course OR by

instructor consent. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the operation of line worker equipment. Two lecture and two lab hours per

week.


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2912 Special Project in Utility Line Worker Technology. (2) Prerequisites: Completion of one semester of course work in Utility Line Worker Technology or Consent of the instructor.

Practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other electrical or electrical-related technical courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Six lab hours per week.

2922 Supervised Work Experience I. (2) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and completion of at least one semester of advanced

coursework in Utility Line Worker Technology. A cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with

industrial experience. Nine hours per week.

Welding Technology (WLT)

1115 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW I). (5) Pre/Co-requisite: WLT 1313 or Consent of Instructor This course is designed to teach students welding techniques using E-6010 electrodes. One lecture and eight lab hours per week. 1124 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). (4) This course is designed to give the student experience in various welding applications with the GMAW welder including short

circuiting and pulsed transfer. One lecture and six lab hours per week. 1134 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). (4) Pre/Co-requisite: WLT 1124, WLT 1144 or Consent of Instructor This course is designed to give the student experience in various welding applications with the GTAW welder. One lecture and

six lab hours per week. 1144 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). (4) This course is designed to give the student experience in FCAW. One lecture and six lab hours per week. 1155 Pipe Welding. (5) Pre/Co-requisite: WLT 1134 or Consent of Instructor This course is designed to give the student experience in pipe welding procedures. One lecture and eight lab hours per week. 1162 Gas Metal Arc Aluminum Welding. (2) This course is designed to give the student experience in Gas Metal Aluminum Welding. One lecture and two lab hours per

week. 1173 Introduction to Welding and Safety. (3)

This course is designed to give students and introduction to the welding profession and experience in safety procedures related to welding. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

1225 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW II). (5) Pre/Co-requisite: WLT 1115 or Consent of Instructor This course is designed to teach students welding techniques using E-7018 electrodes. One lecture and eight lab hours per

week. 1232 Blueprint Reading, Welding and Metallurgy. (2) This course is designed to give the student advanced experience in Reading welding symbols. One lecture and two lab hours per

week. 1252 Advanced Pipe Welding. (2) Pre/Co-requisite: WLT 1253 or Consent of Instructor This course is designed to give the student advanced pipe welding techniques using shielded metal arc and gas tungsten arc

welding processes. One lecture and two lab hours per week. 1313 Cutting Processes. (3) This course is designed to give the student experience in oxy fuel cutting principles and practices, air carbon cutting and gouging,

and plasma arc cutting. One lecture and four lab hours per week. 191(1-6) Special Problem in Welding and Cutting Technology. (1-6) A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Welding and Cutting

courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Two to twelve lab hours per week.

192(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in Welding and Cutting. (1-6) Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies

with industrial experience. Two to twelve lab hours per week.


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2812 Welding Metallurgy. (2) This course is designed to give the student experience in the concept of metallurgy and how metals react to internal and external

strains and temperature changes. Two lecture hours per week. 2913 Welding Code. (3) This course is designed to give student experience in the various welding codes and the experience in interpretation of these

codes. Three lecture hours per week.


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Faculty and Professional Staff (Area code 601 unless otherwise noted)

Name Position Degrees Phone

Alder, Cheri Instructor of History and Geography (Forrest County Center)

B.A., M.A. Southeastern Louisiana University 554-5546

Allen, Latessa Student Success Coordinator (Forrest County Center) Master in Public Health, University of Southern Mississippi

554-5554

Allen, Shanalyn Department Chair/Instructor of Dental Hygiene Technology /Dentist (Forrest County Center)

B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center;

554-5481

Allhoff, Tammy Chair, Department of Surgical Technology, Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of Surgical Technology (Forrest County Center)

A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 554-5542

Alsobrooks, Annabelle Business Management Technology Instructor B.S., B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Mississippi State University

403-1103

Alsobrooks, Scott Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development

B.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1260

Amacker, Jamie Mathematics Laboratory Instructor B.S., William Carey University 554-5543

Anderson, Lori Chair, Department of Respiratory Care Technology, Instructor of Respiratory Care Technology (Forrest County Center)

A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

554-5521

Andrews, Ryan Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing B.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S.N., William Carey University

403-1068

Arbo, Raye Lynn Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing B.S.N., William Carey University; M.S.N., University of South Alabama

Arthurs, Kira Instructor of Sociology (Poplarville & Hancock) B.A., Christopher Newport University; M.A., Louisiana State University

403-1232

Avalon, Michael Head Baseball Coach and Instructor of HPR A.A, Holmes Community College; B.A., University of West Alabama; M.A., University of West Alabama

403-1346

Balli, Jennifer *G ABE/GED Instructor (Poplarville) B.A. Southeastern Louisiana University, M.Ed. University of New Orleans

403-1431

Baker, Lauren *G Academic Success Coach/Peer Tutor/Coach Supervisor

A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.S., M.Ed, William Carey University

403-1043

Ball, Katherine Davenport

Instructor of Marketing and Management Technology A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S. University of Mississippi

403-1118

Barnes, Raymunda Assistant Vice President of Hancock Center B.A., Alcorn State University; M.Ed., William Carey University

228-252-7003

Barnett, Lourie Instructor of Electronics Technology A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 403-1109

Barrett, Austin Instructor of Automotive Mechanics Technology A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 403-1163

Barrett, Brad Instructor of Automotive Mechanics Technology A.A.S., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 403-1164

Bass, Hope McKellip Instructor of Music B.A., Houston Baptist University; M.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

403-1273

Bass, Michael Director of Bands and Instructor of Music B.M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi; M.M., The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

403-1168

Baxter, Karen Taylor Associate Degree Nursing Program Chair B.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi, M.S.N., William Carey University, D.N.P., Samford University

403-1022

Benoit, Candice *G ABE/GED Instructor (HC) B.A., MLIS, University of Southern Mississippi (228)-252-7010

Black, Stephen Instructor of History & Sociology B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1274

Blossman, Leah MyLabsPlus Administrator/Instructor of Mathematics A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; B.S., William Carey University

403-1086

Bond, Karen S. Chair, Department of Science, Mathematics, and Business; Director of Institutional Effectiveness; Instructor of Mathematics

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed., William Carey University

403-1144

Breerwood, Adam President A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.A., M.Ed., William Carey University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1200

Brooks, Shari Instructor of English/Testing Procter (Hancock Center) B.A., University of Mississippi, M.A.T., University of West Alabama

228-252-7005

Broom, Tommy Instructor of HVAC and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (Forrest County Center)


Brown, Sabrina Instructor of Psychology B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed., William Carey University

403-1417

Bryant, Melissa Chair, Practical Nursing and Instructor of Practical Nursing

Certificate of Proficiency in Practical Nursing, Pearl River Community College; A.D.N., Meridian Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., William Carey University, PhD., University of Southern Mississippi

554-4697

Buchanan, Mary Beth *G ABE/GED Instructor (Hattiesburg) B.S., Everglades University, M.Ed., American 554-5551



































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InterContinental University

Burchell, Lonnie Instructor of Biology B.S., M.Ed., William Carey University 403-1293

Bunch, David Instructor of Psychology (Forrest County Center) A.A. Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.S., PhD; University of Southern Mississippi

554-5565

Busby, Anna Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S., Pearl River Community College, B.S.N., M.S.N., University of South Alabama

403-1074

Byrd, Jack Instructor of HPR; Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach B.A., Ouachita Baptist University 403-1381

Byrd-Brown, Carol Student Services Navigator (Forrest County Center) A.A.S., Pearl River Community College

Campbell, Susan Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing BSN, University of Southern Mississippi; MSN, William Carey University

403-1063

Carlisle, Emily Instructor of Biology A.A. Pearl River Community College; B.S., William Carey University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1084

Carlisle, Karen Instructor of Dental Assisting Technology (Forrest County Center)

Certificate of Proficiency (CDA), Hinds Community College

554-5508

Carrigee, Craig Instructor of Mathematics (Hancock Center) B.S., M.S., Mississippi State University 228-252-7006

Causey, Jana Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing

A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.S., PhD., University of Southern Mississippi

554-5515

Cavalier, Charles J. III Instructor of Computer Science B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1141

Cerniglia, Vic Instructor of Instrumentation Technology A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 403-1108

Chambers, Whitney Student Success Center Coordinator (Poplarville) B.S., M.ED., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1427

Childers, Dan Instructor of English (Forrest County Center) B.A., Southern Illinois University; M.A. University of Southern Miss; PhD. University of Southern Miss

4031804

Chisolm, Laura Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist A.A.S., Mississippi Delta Community College; B.S., Mississippi State University

403-1208

Christen, Chris Department Chair of Health and Science/Instructor of Biology (Forrest County Center)

A.A., Delgado Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S, University of Southern Mississippi

554-5478

Clark, Bettye Senior Accountant B.S.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1134

Clark, Rodney Instructor of Drafting and Design Technology A.A.S. 403-1116

Clark, Sharon Instructor of Mathematics (Forrest County Center) B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., University of Louisiana - Lafayette

554-5497

Clark, Terri Dean of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A. William Carey University

554-5514

Coleman, Tina Career and Technical Student Services Coordinator A.A., A.A.S., Pearl River Community College (601) 403-1105

Collins, Jerryl Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing B.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S.N., PhD, William Carey University

403-1064

Collum, James David Instructor of Electronics (Forrest County Center) A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.ED., William Carey University

554-5539

Cone, Patricia Instructor of Speech B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1170

Cottrell, Claire Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. in Associate Degree Nursing, Pearl River Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., William Carey University

Craft, Tabitha *G ABE/GED Instructor

Crovetto, Deborah Instructor of Mathematics A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1143

Crowe, Timothy Instructor of Philosophy (Forrest County Center) M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

554-5518

Dale, Glenn Instructor and Coordinator of Chemistry A.A., Pearl River Community College, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1430

Davenport, Regina L. Instructor of Business Law B.A., William Carey University; J.D., Mississippi College School of Law

403-1283

Davis, Rosemary Instructor of English A.A., Southeastern Baptist College; B.A., William Carey University; M.A., William Carey University

403-1222

Dawsey, Stacy Library Technical Specialist A.A., Pearl River Community College; A.A.S., Jones County Junior College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Belhaven College

403-1337

Dedeaux, Tim Assistant Director of Institutional Research/SSC Data Analyst

B.A., Mississippi College; M.A., Tulane University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, PhD., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1422

Deroche, Brandi Testing Proctor A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1059

Dickson, Jamie Assistant Director of the Wellness Center and Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

403-1464

Donati, Leslie G* ABE/GED (Hattiesburg) 554-5551

Donati, Tim Instructor of Electronics (Forrest County Center) A.A.S, Electronics Technology, A.A.S. Biomedical 554-5477







































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Repair Technology, Pearl River Community College

Donohue, Douglas Instructor of Mathematics (Forrest County Center) B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., The University of Alabama at Birmingham, PhD., Mississippi State University

554-5559

Duke, Amy Bishop Instructor of Mathematics Instructor (Forrest County Center)

B.S, M.S., PhD., The University of Southern Mississippi 554-5562

Egger, Theodore “Ted” Head Football Coach and Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

B.S., Lock Haven University; M.A., Adams State University

403-1179

Elbers, James Co-Chair, Department of Occupational Training and Instructor of Electrical Technology

B.S., M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1258

Ellis, Kimberly Instructional Design Coordinator A.A.S., Jones County Junior College; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1350

Entrekin, Candice Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing B.S.N., Carson Newman College; M.S.N., William Carey University

403-1078

Entrekin, Rebecca *G ABE/GED Instructor (Poplarville) B.A. Education, University of Mississippi 403-1431

Esslinger, Amy Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; BSN, MSN, MHA, University of Phoenix

403-1083

Estes, Amanda Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing B.S.N., M.S.N., William Carey University 403-1069

Ferrell, Jennifer Instructor of Psychology (Poplarville and Hancock) B.A., Sam Houston State University; M.A., Appalachian State University

403-1222

Ferrill, Debbie Chair, Department of Occupational Training Technology, Instructor of Business Management (Forrest County Center)

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Mississippi State University

554-5512

Field, Georgia Director of Student Support Services A.A., Jones County Jr. College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed., William Carey University

403-1469

Fletcher, Scotty Women’s Basketball Coach and Instructor of HPR B.S., William Carey University; M.A., William Carey University.

403-1181

Flynn, Christopher Instructor of Speech and Theater B.F.A., M.S., The University of Mississippi; M.F.A., West Virginia University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1172

Frierson, Cheryl Work Force Training Project Manager A.S., East Central Junior College; B.S. Mississippi State University

403-1113

Gallant, Andrew Head Men’s Soccer Coach B.A. William Carey University; M.A., William Carey University.

403-1341

Gatlin, Rudy Instructor of Music and Psychology A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.M., William Carey College; M.S., William Carey University; M.M., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

554-1802

Gilbert, Nancy G Instructor of Practical Nursing (Dual Enrollment) ADN, Indiana University 554-5525

Gilstrap, Andrew Assistant Band Director, Instructor of Music and Percussion, Brownstone Technical Director

B.M., M.M., Wichita State University 403-1168

Gordon, Jeffery Matthew Instructor of Art M.F.A., Florida State University 403-1230

Greene, Helene Instructor of History (Hancock Center) B.A. Rutgers University; M.S. Th. The New Seminary; M.A. University of London

228-252-7015

Griffis, Linda Instructor of Practical Nursing A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 403-1046

Harriel, Shelby Instructor of Mathematics A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.A., M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1145

Harris, Delana Director of Marketing and Engagement A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., William Carey

403-1118

Harris, Rachel Counselor M.S., William Carey University 403-1239

Haynes, Michelle Instructor of Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (Clinical)

A.A., A.A.S, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pearl River Community College

Hemba, Jessica Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; BSN, MSN, PhD, William Carey University

403-1402

Henderson, Tamara Instructor of Medical Laboratory Technology (Forrest County Center)

B.S., William Carey University 554-5524

Henry, Randy Chair, Department of Construction & Transportation and Instructor of Utility Line Worker Technology

A.A.S, Pearl River Community College 403-1112

Holifield, Deana Chair, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences and Instructor of English

A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.A., M.A., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1222

Hunt, Gwen Payroll Clerk A.A., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; B.S.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1202

Hunt, Trevor Department Chair of Fine Arts and Communication, Instructor of Music, Director of the Brownstone Center for Performing Arts

B.M, M.M., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1380

Husband, Hope Instructor of Radiologic Technology (Forrest County Center)

A.A.S., Jones County Junior College; B.S., William Carey University; M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi

554-5510

Hyland, Tamela Instructor of Practical Nursing A.A.S, A.A, Pearl River Community College; B.S.N, 403-1062



































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Mississippi University for Women; M.S.N., William Carey University

Izzio, Anthony Assistant Baseball Coach / Recruiter 403-1179

Jackson, Rebekah Instructor of Marketing and Management Technology B.S. University of Southern Mississippi; M.A. William Carey University

403-1282

James, Maghan Assistant Vice President of Student Services A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., William Carey University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1253

Jarrell, Raymond Instructor of Welding Technology (Hancock Center) Certificate of Proficiency, Pearl River Community College

403-1240

Johnson, Candace G Families First Coordinator (Forrest County Center)

Johnson, Robbie Instructor of Criminal Justice Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi 554-5566

Jones, Arlene C. Director for Department of Nursing Education B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis; D.N.P., Samford University

403-1018

Jones, Pamela Instructor of Music and French A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.M.E., M.M., University of Southern Mississippi; D.M.A., The University of Maryland

403-1270

Keen, Thomas Assistant Soccer Coach/Student Life Assistant 403-1179

Kennedy, Alexandra Communication Specialist B.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1314

Kennedy, Leland Instructor of Welding Technology A.A.S. Pearl River Community College; A.W.S. Certified Welding Educator; A.W.S. Certified Welding Inspector

403-1264

Killough, Camille Instructor of Practical Nursing Dual Enrollment A.D.N., Angelo State University; B.S.N, The University of the Incarnate Word; M.S.N., William Carey University

554-5537

Kimball, Scott Instructor of History and Geography A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.A., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1234

Knight, Hollye Instructor of Learning Lab B.B.A, Mississippi State University , MBA, Delta State University

403-1335

Knight, Krystyn Instructor of Biology B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1056

Knight, Roger Vice President for Business and Administrative Services

A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1207

Laborde, Jennifer Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing B.A., University of Mississippi; B.S.N., William Carey University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix; D.N.P. American Sentinel University

403-1065

Ladner, Heath Welding Technology Instructor Certificate in Welding, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

403-1240

Ladner, Jennifer Instructor of Accounting B.S.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; Master of Accounting and Financial Management, DeVry University

403-1434

Ladner, Brad Instructor of Construction Equipment Operation A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 228-518-0309

Leatherwood, Eric Instructor of English B.A., Houston Baptist University; M.A., Sam Houston State University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1221

Lee, Karinna Department Chair/Physical Therapist Assistant Academic Coordinator

B.S., University of Mississippi Medical Center; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

554-5488

Lee, Marilyn Librarian (Hancock Center) B.S., M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi 228-252-7009

Lee, Meagan Broom Instructor of Biology A.A. Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.S., William Carey University

403-1295

Lewis, Jessica Lindsey Instructor of Speech Ph.D. in Human Capital Development, M.S. in Workforce Training, 18 gsh in Speech Communication, University of Southern Mississippi

403-1171

Long, Jeff Athletic Director and Dean of Student Services B.S., M.Ed, William Carey University 403-1041

Lovell, Ernie Executive Director of Development Foundation and Alumni Association

B.S., Mississippi State University 403-1191

Lunn, Donna Instructor of Dental Hygiene Technology (Forrest County Center)

B.S., The University of Mississippi; B.S., The University of Tennessee

554-5480

Lyles, Chelsie Advisor/Recruiter A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1198

Magee, Patricia ABE; GED Coordinator and Instructor (Forrest County Center)

A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.A., Alcorn State

554-5551

Martinez, Sylvia Instructor of Mathematics (Hancock Center) B.S., M.Ed., MBA, William Carey University 228-252-7012

Maul, Christopher G* ABE/GED Instructor (Hattiesburg) 403-1818

Maulden, Brandy Athletic Trainer and Instructor of HPR B.S., University of South Alabama, M.S. University of Southern Mississippi

403-1372

Mayeaux, Lauren Instructor of Business Technology B.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1188

Maynard, Robert A. Instructor of Biology B.S. William Carey University; M.S. University of Southern Mississippi

403-1296




































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Metcalf, Terrance Assistant Football Coach B.B.A., University of Mississippi 403-1179

McCoy, Charity Instructor of Dental Hygiene Technology A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 554-5544

McCoy, Jeffery L. Instructor of Computer Networking Technology B.A., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1106

Mccoy, Marcus Eric Instructor of Heating, AC, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology


McDonald, Lois Instructor of English B.A., University of Florida; M.A. Columbia University 403-1222

McDonald, Sherri Instructor of Practical Nursing LPN, A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S.N, William Carey University

5536

McDowell, Reuben Director of Marching Bands and Instructor of Music A.A, Pearl River Community College; B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., William Carey University

403-1472

McLaurin, Tyrone Instructor of Barbering A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 403-1244

Miller, Dale Instructor of Instrumentation Technology A.A.S Pearl River Community College 403-1257

Miller, Melinda Instructor of Biology B.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1291

Miller Sumrall, Christina Academic Counselor A.A. Pearl River Community College; B.S. University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed. William Carey University

403-1238

Mitchell, Michele Director of eLearning M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1440

Mitchell, Teena Director of Clinical Education of Respiratory Care Technology. (Forrest County Center)

A.A.S., B.S., M.S., Georgia State University; M.B.A., Mercer University

554-5520

Monacelli, Matthew Assistant Football Coach B.S., St. John Fisher College

Moran, Lori Instructor of Surgical Technology B.S., Mississippi State University 403-1826

Morris, Jonathan Mathematics Laboratory Instructor/Instructor of Mathematics

B.S., M.Ed., William Carey University 403-1292

Morrow, Anita Instructor of Mathematics B.S.E., M.Ed., Delta State University 403-1299

Hunt, Sonya Dislocated Worker/ITA Coordinator/Head Resident, Holden Hall

A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., Mississippi State University

403-1101

Nightengale, Sharon Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, M.S.N., William Carey University

403-1088

Nix, Robin Instructor of Spanish and English B.A., M.A.T.L., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1220

Nunaley, Danelle Instructor of Practical Nursing (Forrest County Center) B.S. Mississippi College 554-5535

Ochs, Patrick Director of Communications for Athletics 403-1489

Oldmixon, Tony Instructor of Electrical Technology A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 403-1257

Oney, Chris Men’s Basketball Coach, and Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

B.A., University of Mississippi; M.A., Louisiana College 403-1175

Otalvaro, Christina Instructor of Spanish (Forrest County Center) B.A., M.A., University of Southern Mississippi 554-4696

Parker, Amanda Assistant Vice President for Forrest County Operations

B.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi 554-5506

Patterson, Michelle Instructor of Cosmetology Certificate of Proficiency, Pearl River Community College

403-1245

Perry, Kirsten Bales Assistant Softball Coach and Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1305

Pinero, Edward Director of Career & Technical Education Programs (Poplarville)

B.S. University of Southern Mississippi, MBA Mississippi State University; Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi

403-1102

Pitts, Jason Instructor of Welding and Cutting (Forrest County Center)

Certificate of Proficiency in Welding, A.A.S., Pearl River Community College;

403-1264

Peerboom, Heather Instructor of Developmental English (Forrest County Center)

B.A., M.A. University of Southern Mississippi 554-5526

Preston, Silvia Computer Science Instructor (Forrest County Center) B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 554-4695

Pullens, Rebecca Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; B.S.N., University of South Alabama; M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1066

Pulver, Timothy P. Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology and Instructor of Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (Forrest County Center)

B.S., State University of New York; M.Ed. in Adult Education

554-5541

Purvis, Aaryn Instructor of Sociology Ph.D. Louisiana State University 403-1236

Ramshur, Jason Instructor of Political Science and History B.A., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1054

Rankins, Yolanda Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing B.S.N., Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, M.S.N., William Carey University

403-1077

Ray, Julie M. Grants Accountant A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1268

Reid, Cassie Instructor of Biology B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 554-5517

Rester Savoie, Jennifer Instructor of Business and Economics B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.B.A., 403-1284










































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William Carey University

Rouse, Tara Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and Director of the Wellness Center

B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1342

Royston, James Instructor of Biology A.A., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1148

Ruckel, Ryan Instructor of Humanities and Social Sciences and Academic Department Chair (Forrest County Center)

B.A., Trinity University; M.A.T.L TESOL, M.A., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

554-5569

Runnels, Jacki Instructor of Mathematics and Academic Department Chair (Forrest County Center)

B.S., Mississippi College; M.A., Mississippi State University

554-5472

Ryals, Angelia Academic Counselor (Forrest County Center) B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Mississippi State University

554-5473

Schafer, Cynthia Media Specialist A.A., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; B.F.A., The University of South Alabama

403-1333

Seal, Jennifer Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research and the Hancock Center, Poplarville Honors Institute Dean

A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Mississippi State University

403-1146

Seal Moody, Tonia ADA; Civil Rights Coordinator; Director of Admissions and Records

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Mississippi State University

403-1060

Setze, Ross Instructor of Physics and Mathematics B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University

403-1294

Shaw, Cody Athletic Trainer and Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Mississippi College

403-1372

Shaw, Judy Chair, Department of Family and Consumer Science and Instructor of Early Childhood Education Technology

B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1249

Shaw, Robert E. Jr. Instructor of Machine Shop Technology Technical Certificate, Pearl River Community College 403-1262

Sheckells, Emily FYE Orientation Coordinator B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, M.S., William Carey University

403-1377

Shivers, Marlene Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College; B.S., University of Mississippi Medical Center; M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1085

Shows, Robin Learning Lab Instructor (Forrest County Center) B.S., M.Ed., William Carey University 403-1809

Skinner, Cindy Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; B.S.N., M.S.N., William Carey University

403-1055

Smith, Amy P. Instructor of Business Management Technology (Forrest County Center)

A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed., William Carey University

554-5538

Smith, Margaret A. “Maggie”

Instructor of English A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, M.Ed., William Carey University

403-1233

Smith, Martha Lou Byrd Vice President for Poplarville Campus and General Education

B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1209

Smith, Ruby Lumpkin Assistant Director of Adult Education A.A., Pearl River Community College; M.S.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi

554-5552

Smith, Tracy H. Director of College Libraries B.A., M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1330

Smith-Ruckel, Terri Instructor of English (Forrest County Center) and Hattiesburg Honors Institute Dean

B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

554-4693

Soulier, Camille Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (Forrest County Center)

B.S., McNeese State University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

554-1345

Stevens, Janice M. Department Chair/Instructor of Medical Business Management technology

A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1104

Stewart, Mary Ann Instructor of Speech (Forrest County Center) B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi 554-5549

Strahan, Elizabeth Instructor of Mathematics (Forrest County Center) B.S., University of Southern Mississippi. M.Ed., William Carey University

554-5563

Suggs, Aimee Instructor of Mathematics M.S., Louisiana State University 403-1433

Tapper, Sonya Instructor of Early Childhood Education Technology A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., Mississippi State University

403-1248

Teadt, Troy GIS Training Manager; Workforce Project Manager B.S., The University of Arizona; M.S., Naval Post Graduate School

228-688-3113

Thrash, Bobby Instructor of Computer Science and Mathematics A.S., East Central Community College; B.A., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Johns Hopkins University

403-1142

Thrash, Marjory Instructor of English A.A., East Central Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Mississippi State University

403-1228

Thornton, Tracie Lee Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant B.S., University of Mississippi, M.A., University of 554-5487



































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Southern Mississippi, PhD, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Tinnon, Jeff Instructor of Chemistry (Forrest County Center) B.S., M.S., M.P.A., University of Southern Mississippi 554-5528

Townsend, Amy Associate Vice President for Student Success/QEP Director

Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1421

Tynes, Timothy Craig Director of Physical Plant 403-1157

Tyson, Ladona Director of Choral Groups; Assistant Director, Brownstone Center for the Arts

B.M., William Carey University; M.M., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1272

Underwood, Gregory J. Instructor of English and Academic Department Chair (Forrest County Center)

B.S., Spring Hill College; M.A., The University of Memphis

554-5471

Vaughn, Rosalyn Advisor/Recruiter B.S., M.S., William Carey University 403-1813

Waddle, Pamela G. Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing B.S., M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1067

Walker, Jesse Instructor of Drafting and Design Technology A.A.S., Pearl River Community College 403-1115

Wall, Elizabeth “Lisa” FYS Coordinator A.A., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1411

Wallace, Evelyn H. Chair, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology and Instructor of Medical Laboratory Technology (Forrest County Center)

B.S., William Carey University 554-5523

Walsh, James Instructor of History and Political Science B.A., Indiana University; M.A., University of New Orleans

403-1231

Warden, Abigail Instructor of Biology A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.S., William Carey University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1297

Watkins, Nichole Instructor of Biology, Anatomy and Physiology (Forrest County Center)

A.S., Duchess Community College, B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

554-5478

Welch, Sarah Librarian (Forrest County Center) B.S. Mississippi State University; M.L.I.S. University of Southern Mississippi

554-5522

White, Leigh Head Softball Coach and Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.S., Southern Wesleyan University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1177

Williams, Lisa S. Instructor of Psychology A.A., Pearl River Community College; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

403-1227

Williamson, Justin Instructor of English B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi 403-1223

Wilson-Stokes, Michelle Dean of Student Services (Forrest County Center) A.A., Jones County Junior College; B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed., William Carey University

554-5503

Wiggins, Nate Assistant Football Coach/Head Resident Pearl River Hall

403-1179

Windham, Kirstie Instructor of Radiologic Technology A.A., Jones Junior College; B.S. William Carey University

554-5487

Woodall, Chris Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Instructor of HPR A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., William Carey University; M.Ed., William Carey University

403-1070

Woods, Kimberly Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S., Pearl River Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N, William Carey University

403-1070

Wright, Francis Instructor of Respiratory Care Technology (Forrest County Center)

B.S., Mississippi State University 554-5489

Wright, Robert Athletic Department Assistant 403-1179

Director of the Dental Assisting Program (Forrest County Center)

554-5483

Assistant Baseball Coach 403-1179





















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